Is compulsive internet use related to sensitivity to reward and punishment, and impulsivity?

Meerkerk, Gert-Jan; Eijnden, R.J.J.M. van den; Franken, Ingmar H.A.; Garretsen, H.F.L.

doi:10.1016/j.chb.2010.01.009

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“…First, potential scenarios for co-occurrence may involve a third unaccounted variable that causes them both. Although the study attempted to limit this by controlling relevant personality traits such as neuroticism, another key correlate of CIU which was not included here is rash impulsivity (Meerkerk et al, 2010;Mottram & Fleming, 2009). …”

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“…In this sense, problems controlling the engagement in one behaviour, may be related to problems in the other. Both workaholism and CIU have been extensively studied separately (e.g., Griffiths, 2010;Meerkerk et al, 2010;Ng et al, 2007), however, studies examining co-occurrence are scarce. An exception to this are the studies conducted by Porter andKakabadse (2003, 2006).…”

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“…However, the definition and operationalization of CIU builds on and reflects the key dimensions of the most widely accepted model of behavioural addictions (Orford, 1985;Buckner, Castille, & Sheets, 2012;Caplan, 2003;Young, 1998). Importantly, like compulsive workers, who experience loss of control over work and interpersonal conflict [e.g., Bakker, Burke, &, Demerouti, 2009], compulsive Internet users experience a loss of control over their Internet use and conflicts with their personal and working lives (Casale, Fioravanti, Flett, & Hewitt, 2015;Greenfield, 1999;Griffiths, 2000;2010a;Kuss, Griffiths, Karila & Billieux, 2014;Meerkerk, van den Eijnden, Franken, & Garretsen, 2010).…”

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Compulsive Internet use and workaholism: An exploratory two-wave longitudinal study

Quiñones

Griffiths

Kakabadse

2016

Computers in Human Behavior

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Workaholism refers to the uncontrollable need to work and comprises working compulsively (WC) and working excessively (WE). Compulsive Internet Use (CIU), involves a similar behavioural pattern although in specific relation to Internet use. Since many occupations rely upon use of the Internet, and the lines between home and the workplace have become increasingly blurred, a self-reinforcing pattern of workaholism and CIU could develop from those vulnerable to one or the other. The present study explored the relationship between these compulsive behaviours utilizing a two-wave longitudinal study over six months. A total of 244 participants who used the Internet as part of their occupational role and were in full-time employment completed the online survey at each wave. This survey contained previously validated measures of each variable. Data were analysed using cross-lagged analysis. Results indicated that Internet usage and CIU were reciprocally related, supporting the existence of tolerance in CIU. It was also found that CIU at Time 1 predicted WC at Time 2 and that WE was unrelated to CIU. It is concluded that a masking mechanism appears a sensible explanation for the findings. Although further studies are needed, these findings encourage a more holistic evaluation and treatment of compulsive behaviours.

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Compulsive Internet use and workaholism: An exploratory two-wave longitudinal study

Quiñones

Griffiths

Kakabadse

2016

Computers in Human Behavior

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“…Without a formal diagnostic criterion, Young and Rogers (1998) adapted the DSM IV criteria for impulse control disorders, since these also involve a failure to control behavior despite the negative consequences. Similarly, Meerkerk et al (2010) develop their diagnosis tool based on pathological gambling, a specific impulse control disorder. On the other hand, Griffiths (2000) built on previous work on a range of behavioral addictions and conceptualizes compulsive Internet use as a subcategory within this group.…”

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“…Griffiths, 2000Griffiths, , 2010. Meerkerk et al (2010) adopt the term Compulsive Internet Use in order to reflect the behavioral aspects that substance and non-substance addictions share (i.e. loss of control and conflict).…”

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Compulsive internet use in adults: A study of prevalence and drivers within the current economic climate in the UK

Quinones-Garcia

Korak-Kakabadse

2014

Computers in Human Behavior

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Compulsive Internet Use (CIU) refers to a maladaptive relationship with the tool, including a loss of control over the use, the use for mood change and withdrawal symptoms. Most studies have relied on student samples, thus little is known about its prevalence in adults. The first objective of this study was to examine CIU in adults that were either employed (N=260) or unemployed within the last year (N=256). Second, the drivers of CIU were examined, with a focus on attitudes that reflected the reality of long working hours and job insecurity that people experience in current workplaces. A high risk of CIU (63%) with no significant differences between employed and unemployed individuals was found. However, unemployed individuals were in the highest band of Internet use, a risk factor for CIU.Interestingly, unemployed 40-55 years old females experienced higher CIU than their male counterparts. Regarding drivers of CIU, the job attitudes working excessively and compulsively were the strongest predictors, beyond emotion stability. This was particularly true at high levels of social support. In view of this, organizations should proactively evaluate the risks associated with encouraging working excessively as ill-health consequences associated with CIU could outweigh the benefits.

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The Relationship Among Compulsive Buying, Compulsive Internet Use and Temperament in a Sample of Female Patients with Eating Disorders

Claes

Müller

Norré³

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Euro Eating Disorders Rev

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The aim of the present study was to investigate the association among compulsive buying (CB), compulsive internet use (CIU) and reactive/regulative temperament in a sample of 60 female patients with eating disorders. All patients were assessed by means of the Compulsive Buying Scale, the CIU scale, the Eating Disorder Inventory-2, the Behavioral Inhibition System/Behavioral Activation System scales, the Dimensional Assessment of Personality Pathology and the effortful control scale of the Adult Temperament Questionnaire. The results showed a positive association between CB and CIU, both categorized as impulse control disorders, not otherwise specified. Both CB and CIU showed significantly positive correlations with emotional lability, excitement seeking and lack of effortful control (more specifically lack of inhibitory and lack of activation control). The implication of these findings for the treatment of both disorders will be discussed.

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Is compulsive internet use related to sensitivity to reward and punishment, and impulsivity?

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Compulsive Internet use and workaholism: An exploratory two-wave longitudinal study

Compulsive Internet use and workaholism: An exploratory two-wave longitudinal study

Compulsive internet use in adults: A study of prevalence and drivers within the current economic climate in the UK

The Relationship Among Compulsive Buying, Compulsive Internet Use and Temperament in a Sample of Female Patients with Eating Disorders

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