Online Addictions: Conceptualizations, Debates, and Controversies

Griffiths,; Pontes, HM; Kuss, DJ

doi:10.15805/addicta.2016.3.0101

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“…Furthermore, "gaming" as a regular activity had a higher prevalence, which in turn may contribute to increasing time spent on Facebook, as found by previous studies (Pontes 2017). This result may point to different gratifications obtained from online activities and should be a concern for future research as it may contribute to the field of online addictions (Griffiths et al 2016).…”

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Emerging Adults and Facebook Use: the Validation of the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale (BFAS)

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Int J Ment Health Addiction

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Based on the six key components of addiction, the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale (BFAS) is a widely used instrument to assess Facebook addiction. This study aimed to conduct a psychometric validation in a Portuguese sample of emerging adults (ages 18 to 29 years). The construct validity analyses confirmed the one-factor solution and a statistically significant association found between Facebook addiction and Preference for Online Social Interaction, measured by the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale 2, warranted the scale criterion validity. Internal consistency was scrutinized using Cronbach's α (α = .87) and stability measured by test-retest (r = .94). Associations between BFAS scores and Brief Symptom Inventory dimensions scores (e.g., interpersonal sensitivity, depression, anxiety) and the GPIUS2 subscale, deficient self-regulation, scores were evaluated. A subsample with higher levels of addiction was analyzed. In summary, the results of the present study support the use of the Portuguese version of the BFAS in both research and clinical milieus. Further implications for research and practice were considered. Keywords Behavioral addiction. Social networking sites. Bergen Facebook addiction scale (BFAS). Portuguese psychometric studies. Emerging adults Social networking sites (SNSs) are a global phenomenon, enjoying an exponential increase in their use (e.g., Facebook, Twitter). Participation in SNSs is currently one of the main activities on the Internet, especially for younger generations (Eurostat 2016; Kuss and Griffiths 2011). In Portugal, the use of SNSs is also extremely popular, being one of the preferred online activities of Portuguese adolescents and young adults (Pontes and Patrão 2014). SNSs constitute virtual communities where users can: (1) create a public or semi-public profile, (2) manage a list of other users with whom they have a connection, and (3) view and intersect their list of connections with those made by other users (Boyd and Ellison 2008). One specific aspect of SNSs is their focus on

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Emerging Adults and Facebook Use: the Validation of the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale (BFAS)

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“…Compared to other traditional forms of addiction, the internet is not a substance, and has therefore been conceptualized as a behavioral addiction (Griffiths 2005). Its consumption when excessive may result in negative outcomes and become addictive (Griffiths et al 2016) especially among a minority of adolescents and young adults (World Health Organization 2011). Such technological addictions (Griffiths 1996a), as noted by Soper and Miller (1983), are Blike any other behavioural addiction, and consisted of a compulsive behavioural involvement, a lack of interest in other activities and physical and mental symptoms when attempting to stop the behaviour^(p. 40).…”

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Addiction to Social Media and Attachment Styles: A Systematic Literature Review

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Griffiths

2019

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Web-based communication via social networking sites (SNSs) is growing fast among adolescents and adults and some research suggests that excessive SNS use can become an addiction among a small minority of individuals. There is a growing body of research that has examined the impact of attachment styles and its influence on internet addiction (more generally) and social media addiction (more specifically). Consequently, the present study systematically reviewed the evidence concerning internet/social media addiction and attachment style. A total of 32 papers published between 2000 and 2018 met the inclusion criteria following searches in the following databases: Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. Findings demonstrated a significant positive association between insecure attachment (anxious and avoidant) and a more intensive and dysfunctional use of the internet and social media. Findings demonstrate that those with insecure attachment appear to use the social media sites as a way of replacing and compensating affection that is missing from those around the individual (e.g., family and peers). The findings suggest that the gratification model provides a useful framework to understand the effects of parental attachment on social media addiction. Limitations and future research are also discussed.

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“…Studies that state sufficient clinical evidence as required by the APA can be obtained this way expressed that addictions can be generally explained through six components: salience, emotional change, tolerance, signs of withdrawal, conflict, and relapse (Griffiths, 1995(Griffiths, , 2005Griffiths, Pontes, & Kuss, 2016;Turel et al, 2011).…”

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Development and Validation of the Mobile Addiction Scale: The Components Model Approach

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2016

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Mobile phones have entered our lives through technological developments, becoming the most commonly used technological device. In the last decade, they can now process almost every task that can be done with a computer. In particular, people who have been provided several advantages with their smart phones through an Internet connection are spending more and more time on mobile phones. Excessive use of mobile phones has become an addiction in society. The ability to access the Internet anytime on mobile phones, in addition to social applications and online games, increases Internet and mobile phone addiction. This study is based on the components model approach, developed within the scope of behavioral addictions to actualize the mobile phone addiction scale. Structural analysis was performed on this model, which proved it to be applicable as a mobile addiction scale. In the study, data from 284 participants was used, and mobile addiction was determined to relate to withdrawal, relapse, tolerance, and salience.

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Online Addictions: Conceptualizations, Debates, and Controversies

Cited by 25 publications

References 31 publications

Emerging Adults and Facebook Use: the Validation of the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale (BFAS)

Emerging Adults and Facebook Use: the Validation of the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale (BFAS)

Addiction to Social Media and Attachment Styles: A Systematic Literature Review

Development and Validation of the Mobile Addiction Scale: The Components Model Approach

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