background: the internet addiction, also described as pathological internet use (piu), is conceptualized by an individual's in­ability to control his or her use of the internet, which eventually causes marked distress and/or functional impairment. the aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of the piu among adolescence, in relation to different internet ac­tivities, and to ex...

the internet is a widely recognized channel for information exchange, academic research, entertainment, communication and commerce. the internet is a new tool that is evolving into an essential part of everyday life all over the world and its use increases especially among young people. although the positive aspects of the internet have been readily praised, there is a growing amount of literat...

Background: Regarding the relationship between emotional symptoms and addictive behaviors and their practical and quick treatments, this study aimed to investigate the efficacy of emotion-focused group therapy (EFGT) on the reduction of negative emotions and Internet addiction symptoms. Methods: This was an experimental study with a pre-test, post-test control group design. The study participa...

The Internet is a widely recognized channel for information exchange, academic research, entertainment, communication and commerce. The internet is a new tool that is evolving into an essential part of everyday life all over the world and its use increases especially among young people. Although the positive aspects of the Internet have been readily praised, there is a growing amount of literat...

• Pathological Internet use fits to a latent “psychopathology factor”. Excessive “risk behavior” factor. A dimension ranging from normal via risky pathological is likely. dimensional approach could be applied guide prevention and intervention. (but only with respect gaming) classified as mental disorder in the ICD-11. However, there large group of adolescents showing excessive use, which may ra...

Background: The use of computer and internet is increasing day after day. It can lead to a state that appears to be as disorder with wide range of definitions and diagnosis as problematic, pathological internet using up to internet addiction. The purpose of this study: was to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of Pathological internet use among Menoufia medical students and effect on thei...