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- Internet use is prevalent in daily life, but some individuals display problematic or addictive behaviors, leading to the study's focus on at-risk/problematic Internet use (ARPIU) and its impact on health and functioning.
- The study analyzed survey responses from 755 U.S. adults and found that while ARPIU users didn't differ from non-users in substance use, they were more likely to engage in problematic video gaming and gambling, coupled with lower self-control, higher impulsivity, and increased depression.
- The findings suggest a connection between ARPIU and other risky online behaviors, highlighting the need for future research on how the Internet may encourage these behaviors and the potential for interventions targeting self-control and mental health.
Article Abstract
Background And Aims: Internet use has become a popular entertainment source and has become highly integrated into daily life. However, some people display problematic or addictive usage of the Internet. The present study attempts to fill current knowledge gaps regarding at-risk/problematic Internet use (ARPIU) and its relation to various health and functioning measures.
Methods: Online survey data from 755 adults in the United States were analyzed using chi-square and ANOVAs.
Results: The ARPIU group did not differ from the non-ARPIU group with respect to substance use. Individuals with ARPIU were, however, more likely to report at-risk/problematic engagement in video-game playing and gambling. Compared to the non-ARPIU group, the ARPIU group reported poorer self-control and higher levels of impulsivity and depression.
Conclusions: ARPIU appears associated with other risk behaviors, particularly those that might be performed on the Internet. Future studies should examine the extent to which the Internet may promote engagement in these risk behaviors and the extent to which preventative interventions targeting better self-control or negative mood states might help a range of non-substance-related addictive behaviors.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3840434 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1556/jba.1.2012.015 | DOI Listing |
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