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  • Psychology
  • Internet Addiction Research
  • Digital Well-being

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  • The pervasive use of the internet, particularly among young adults, presents both opportunities and risks, including the potential for excessive and pathological engagement.
  • Understanding the factors contributing to problematic internet use is crucial for developing targeted interventions and support systems.
  • Previous research indicates a potential link between psychological traits and internet addiction, but a comprehensive analysis within a specific demographic is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between excessive internet use among university students and components of alexithymia.
  • To identify sociodemographic factors associated with internet users and their online activities.
  • To explore the multifaceted nature of internet addiction by examining psychological and demographic correlates.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 515 university students from the University of Thessaly.
  • Anonymous completion of the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) to assess problematic internet use.
  • Administration of the Toronto Alexithymia Test (TAS 20) to measure alexithymia components.
  • Collection of data on internet usage patterns and sociodemographic characteristics via a dedicated questionnaire.

Main Results:

  • Excessive internet use among Greek university students was found to be associated with alexithymia.
  • Sociodemographic factors also demonstrated significant correlations with internet usage patterns.
  • Nonlinear correlations were observed between excessive internet use, alexithymia, and demographic variables, suggesting a complex interplay.

Conclusions:

  • Excessive internet use in university students is a multifactorial issue influenced by psychological traits like alexithymia and demographic characteristics.
  • The findings suggest a personalized emotional and demographic profile for excessive internet users.
  • Further research is warranted to explore these complex relationships and inform prevention and intervention strategies for internet addiction.