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Internet use and video gaming predict problem behavior in early adolescence.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20303580     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In early adolescence, the time spent using the Internet and video games is higher than in any other present-day age group. Due to age-inappropriate web and gaming content, the impact of new media use on teenagers is a matter of public and scientific concern. Based on current theories on inappropriate media use, a study was conducted that comprised 205 adolescents aged 10-14 years (Md = 13). Individuals were identified who showed clinically relevant problem behavior according to the problem scales of the Youth Self Report (YSR). Online gaming, communicational Internet use, and playing first-person shooters were predictive of externalizing behavior problems (aggression, delinquency). Playing online role-playing games was predictive of internalizing problem behavior (including withdrawal and anxiety). Parent-child communication about Internet activities was negatively related to problem behavior.
Authors:
Peter Holtz; Markus Appel
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-03-19
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of adolescence     Volume:  34     ISSN:  1095-9254     ISO Abbreviation:  J Adolesc     Publication Date:  2011 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-01-17     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7808986     Medline TA:  J Adolesc     Country:  England    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  49-58     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2010 The Association for Professionals in Services for Adolescents. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Johannes Kepler University Linz, Department of Education and Psychology, Altenberger Str. 69, A-4040 Linz, Austria. peter.holtz@jku.at
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