Problematic Use of the Internet (PUI) is a considerable issue modern era, but its risk factors are still poorly understood. Impulsivity and obsessive-compulsive symptoms have been associated with PUI, this relationship debated. In article we focus on relationships PUI impulsive in cohort Italian young adults, order to identify possible vulnerability for PUI. A sample 772 individuals aged 18–30 ...

Dual-process models propose that addictive behaviors are determined by an implicit, impulsive system and an explicit, reflective system. Consistent with these models, research has demonstrated implicit affective associations with alcohol, using the Implicit Association Test (IAT), that predict unique variance in drinking behavior above explicit cognitions. However, different IAT versions have b...

Introduction: Excessive use of the Internet affects the academic achievements of students. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of Internet addiction and the pattern of Internet use among undergraduate medical students. Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study conducted on 177 undergraduate medical students in batch 2016, 2017 and 2018, who were included in this study by conven...

OBJECTIVE To compare the Internet addiction levels between male and female medical students. METHODS One hundred medical students (male: 50, female: 50) aged 17-30 years were included in a cross-sectional study. A standardized questionnaire was used to assess their Internet addiction level. Additionally, a self-designed questionnaire was used to identify the various purposes of Internet use a...

BACKGROUND Internet addiction is a global phenomenon that causes serious problems in mental health and social communication. Students form a vulnerable group, since they have free, easy, and daily access to the internet. OBJECTIVES The current study aimed to investigate perceived social support, self-esteem, and internet addiction among Al-Zahra University students. MATERIALS AND METHODS In...

background: the internet is one of the most important sources to access scientific writing in medical universities. however, the students use it for their personal and special goals. since the prevalence and the incidence of internet addiction are recently increasing among students, this study was carried out to assess the relation between general health and internet addiction in students of is...

Time perspective is a predictor of addictive behaviors. As the number of Internet and Facebook users is increasing, it is worth investigating the role of time perspective in maladaptive types of usage. In this study, we examined the potential relationship of time perspective with Internet addiction and Facebook intrusion. The participants were 756 Internet users with Facebook accounts. We used ...

multiple applications of internet and its attractions causes a phenomenon named "internet addiction" is emerging in recent years. There is a significant relationship between internet addiction and personality traits, emotional intelligence and mood disorders. The aim of the present study is to review the relationship between internet addiction and metacognition variables, emotional intelligence...