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Internet over-users' psychological profiles: a behavior sampling analysis on internet addiction.

Leo Sang-Min Whang1, Sujin Lee, Geunyoung Chang

  • 1Department of Psychology, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea. swhang@yonsei.ac.kr

Cyberpsychology & Behavior : the Impact of the Internet, Multimedia and Virtual Reality on Behavior and Society
|June 14, 2003
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Internet addiction is linked to psychological issues like loneliness and depression. Addicted users often escape reality online when stressed, showing vulnerability to social dangers.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Internet Addiction Research
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Internet overuse is a growing concern globally.
  • Understanding the psychological profiles of excessive internet users is crucial.
  • Previous research indicates potential links between internet addiction and mental health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the psychological features associated with excessive internet use.
  • To examine the relationship between internet addiction and psychological profiles in Korean users.
  • To identify specific behaviors and mental states linked to internet dependency.

Main Methods:

  • A modified Young's Internet Addiction Scale was employed.
  • A large-scale study involving 13,588 internet users in Korea was conducted.

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  • Participants were categorized into internet addicts (IA), possible internet addicts (PA), and non-addicts (NA) based on usage levels.

    • Main Results:

    • 3.5% of users were diagnosed as internet addicts (IA), and 18.4% as possible internet addicts (PA).
    • Internet addiction showed a strong correlation with dysfunctional social behaviors.
    • IA individuals reported higher levels of loneliness, depressed mood, compulsivity, and a tendency to escape reality when stressed.

    Conclusions:

    • Internet addiction is associated with significant psychological distress, including loneliness and depression.
    • Individuals with internet addiction exhibit distinct behavioral patterns, such as using the internet to cope with stress.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the direct impact of psychological well-being on internet dependency.