One of the Causes of Internet Addiction May Be Poor Sleep Quality: A Case-controlled Study

Abstract

Sleep, which has a biological rhythm and is specially arranged with the light-dark cycle, is necessary for the body of a person to function properly (1,2). Individuals with sleep disorders can perform different activities because they cannot sleep. Reading books, listening to music, watching television (TV) and using the internet are common activities used as a sleep aid (3). People with sleep disorders may have a longer time spent on social networking websites and watching TV (4). Internet use has