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Internet addiction among Greek adolescent students
Konstantinos E Siomos1, Evaggelia D Dafouli, Dimitrios A Braimiotis
1Psychiatric Unit, Medical School, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece. ksiomos@med.uth.gr
Summary
Internet addiction affects 8.2% of adolescent Internet users in Central Greece, with online gaming being a primary activity. This study highlights the need to address problematic internet use in young people.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Adolescent Internet access is widespread in Greece.
- Understanding the prevalence and patterns of Internet addiction is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of Internet addiction among Greek adolescents aged 12-18.
- To identify the primary Internet usage patterns associated with addiction.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 2,200 students from 85 schools in Thessaly, Greece, was surveyed.
- The Diagnostic Questionnaire for Internet Addiction (YDQ) and a sociodemographic inventory were administered.
- Randomized stratified selection ensured a representative sample.
Main Results:
- 70.8% of adolescents had Internet access.
- 11% of frequent Internet users met five or more YDQ criteria for addiction.
- Online games (50.9%) and information services (46.8%) were the most common uses.
- The prevalence of Internet addiction among users in Central Greece was 8.2%, predominantly affecting males engaged in online gaming and Internet café use.
Conclusions:
- A significant portion of Greek adolescents exhibit problematic Internet use, particularly males involved in online gaming.
- Targeted interventions are needed to mitigate Internet addiction risks in this demographic.
- Further research should explore the specific factors contributing to Internet addiction in adolescents.
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