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Application of an ecological approach to examine online activities and Internet addiction among college students

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigated the relationships among Internet addiction, gender difference, loneliness, and depression from an ecological point of view. Data were collected from 132 college students (77 males, 53 females) at a research-intensive university in the mid-western United States. Regression analysis indicated that gender, use of smart phone, time spent online, and depression have a significant impact on Internet addiction among college students. Recommendations were provided on how researchers can strengthen this growing field of research.

Source: Holmes Museum Of Anthropology (Wichita State University)

Authors: Jiaqi Li, Wei‐Cheng Mau

Language: English

Topic: Impact of Technology on Adolescents

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: American Psychological Association, College of Engineering, Michigan State University

OpenAlex ID: W3164335739

FWCI: 1.349

Cites: 33

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10