A Predictive Model of Internet Addiction: The Role of Alienation
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The research described was supported by Boise State University.
Abstract
Psychological research on internet addiction (IA) has mainly covered the validity of its classification as an addiction diagnosis, related IA sub-activities (e.g., social media and pornography), and its relation to various mental health issues (e.g., depression). An underexplored aspect within the literature is the role of alienation as a factor that may contribute to an individual developing IA or an IA related disorder. The current study utilized a survey-based questionnaire to analyze internet usage, related sub-activities, and the role internet usage plays in individuals struggling with various mental health issues. We also utilized regression analysis to create a predictive model for IA to determine which factors were the most concerning and to investigate whether or not alienation played a critical role in an individual developing an IA related issue. Our results found that alienation is a significant predictor of internet addiction presenting evidence that alienation is a factor worthy of focus in future research.
A Predictive Model of Internet Addiction: The Role of Alienation
Psychological research on internet addiction (IA) has mainly covered the validity of its classification as an addiction diagnosis, related IA sub-activities (e.g., social media and pornography), and its relation to various mental health issues (e.g., depression). An underexplored aspect within the literature is the role of alienation as a factor that may contribute to an individual developing IA or an IA related disorder. The current study utilized a survey-based questionnaire to analyze internet usage, related sub-activities, and the role internet usage plays in individuals struggling with various mental health issues. We also utilized regression analysis to create a predictive model for IA to determine which factors were the most concerning and to investigate whether or not alienation played a critical role in an individual developing an IA related issue. Our results found that alienation is a significant predictor of internet addiction presenting evidence that alienation is a factor worthy of focus in future research.
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