Pathological Internet use and associated factors among university students in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Med J
; 19 Suppl 9: 9-11, 2013 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-24473582
ABSTRACT
1. Among university entrants, the prevalence of pathological Internet use (PIU) increased more than three-fold (from 5.0 to 15.7%) after 18 months of university life. Psycho-social factors such as depression, life dissatisfaction, and use of the Internet for recreational purposes were associated with the development of PIU. 2. University health workers should be aware that PIU is associated with inferior mental well-being, increased sleeping disorders, and deterioration of family relationships. Special attention should be given to Mainland Chinese students and those with pre-existing psychological problems, as they are more prone to developing PIU. 3. Most university students with PIU were unaware of the health implications of the condition and thus not motivated to seek help. Health workers must take a pro-active approach.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Estudantes
/
Internet
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Hong Kong Med J
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article