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"Computer addiction": a critical consideration.

H J Shaffer1, M N Hall, J Vander Bilt

  • 1Division on Addictions, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA. Howard_Shaffer@hms.harvard.edu

The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|May 29, 2000
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Empirical evidence for "computer addiction" as a distinct disorder is lacking. Excessive computer use may signal underlying psychological issues, necessitating careful investigation and treatment approaches.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Internet Addiction Research

Background:

  • Intemperate Internet use presents challenges within addiction frameworks.
  • The concept of 'computer addiction' requires further empirical validation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the construct validity of computer addiction.
  • To determine if excessive computer use constitutes a unique psychiatric disorder.
  • To explore alternative explanations for problematic computer use.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of addiction frameworks.
  • Review of existing empirical evidence for computer addiction.
  • Clinical reasoning regarding excessive computer use.

Main Results:

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  • Limited empirical support exists for the construct validity of computer addiction.
  • Defining computer addiction as a distinct psychiatric disorder is considered premature.
  • Excessive computer use is often indicative of other primary psychological disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Further rigorous research is needed before establishing computer addiction as a unique disorder.
  • Clinicians should exercise caution and employ rigorous methods when investigating and treating excessive computer use.
  • Consideration of underlying conditions is crucial for effective intervention.