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Problematic internet use: proposed classification and diagnostic criteria.

Nathan A Shapira1, Mary C Lessig, Toby D Goldsmith

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, E.f. & W.L. McKnight Brain Institute, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610-0383, USA. shapira@psych.ufl.edu

Depression and Anxiety
|June 24, 2003
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Problematic internet use is increasingly common and impacts social functioning. This behavior may be an impulse control disorder, necessitating clear diagnostic criteria for identification and further research.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Problematic internet use (PIU) has been frequently reported since the mid-1990s.
  • Increasing internet accessibility necessitates healthcare professional awareness of PIU and its consequences.

Observation:

  • Individuals with PIU often present with comorbid psychiatric disorders.
  • The relationship between PIU and other diagnoses requires evaluation: distinct disorder or coping mechanism?

Findings:

  • PIU significantly impairs social and emotional functioning.
  • Current evidence suggests PIU may be best classified as an impulse control disorder.

Implications:

  • Establishing specific diagnostic criteria for PIU is crucial for consistent identification.

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  • Further research into PIU is essential for understanding and addressing this growing behavioral issue.