| Internet addiction in Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong: assessment, profiles, and psychosocial correlates. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18690381 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Internet addiction behavior was examined in 6,121 Chinese primary and secondary school students in Hong Kong based on the assessment frameworks of Ivan Goldberg and Kimberly Young. Results showed that scales derived from both frameworks (CIA-Goldberg Scale and CIA-Young Scale) were internally consistent and evidence supporting their validity was found. Descriptive statistical analyses revealed that roughly one-fifth of the respondents could be classified as Internet addicted based on either scale. Further analyses showed that Internet-addicted and -nonaddicted respondents differed in their Internet use and related behavior. Logistic regression analyses showed that engagement in certain on-line activities (such as playing on-line games and downloading software) and replacement of pastimes activities (such as watching TV and going out with friends) with Internet activities predicted a higher probability of Internet addiction. |
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Authors:
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Daniel T L Shek; Vera M Y Tang; C Y Lo |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2008-08-07 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: TheScientificWorldJournal Volume: 8 ISSN: 1537-744X ISO Abbreviation: ScientificWorldJournal Publication Date: 2008 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-08-11 Completed Date: 2008-10-10 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101131163 Medline TA: ScientificWorldJournal Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 776-87 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Centre for Quality of Life, Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. danielshek@cuhk.edu.hk |
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Adolescent Behavior, Addictive* Child Female Hong Kong Humans Internet* Logistic Models Male Psychology* Psychometrics Questionnaires |
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