Factors Influencing Internet Addiction in College Students
Korean Journal of Health Promotion
;
: 206-216, 2011.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-78296
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this study was to explore the factors related to internet addiction in college students in Korea.METHODS:
This study was a cross-sectional survey of college students in Seoul, and data was collected through self-report questionnaires. Data was analyzed by one-way analysis of variance, Fisher's exact test, Kruskal-Wallis rank test, and ordinary logistic regression analysis.RESULTS:
In the ordinary logistic regression analysis, the factors related to a higher risk of internet addiction were lower frequency of exercise (P=0.017), lower level of self-control (P<0.001), higher level of stress (P<0.001), living with parents (P=0.011), using the internet for extended periods of time (P<0.001), and using the internet in their own rooms (P<0.001).CONCLUSIONS:
Our results suggest that exercise, self-control, stress, living with parents, and duration and place of internet use are associated with internet addiction in college students. This information can be used to design methods for preventing internet addiction. More specific studies on internet addiction in college students are needed.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Parents
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Logistic Models
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Ophthalmoplegia
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Behavior, Addictive
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Internet
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Mitochondrial Diseases
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Hypogonadism
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Health Promotion
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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