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Problematic Internet use is linked to specific personality traits, with gender playing a key role. Men with cluster A and B traits show higher problematic Internet use, while women

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Internet Studies

Background:

  • Problematic Internet use (PIU) is increasingly recognized as a disorder associated with various psychiatric conditions.
  • Limited research exists on the link between PIU and personality traits, especially within French populations.
  • Previous studies on PIU and personality traits often used small sample sizes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between problematic Internet use, time spent online, and personality traits in a French sample.
  • To examine the influence of depressive symptoms and gender on these relationships.
  • To explore gender-specific associations between personality traits and problematic Internet use.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 276 French adults (aged 18-50) participated in the study.
  • Participants completed questionnaires assessing problematic Internet use, time spent online, ten personality traits, and depressive symptoms.
  • Statistical analyses were performed to identify correlations and differences based on gender.

Main Results:

  • Significant gender differences were observed in the relationship between problematic Internet use and personality traits.
  • Among men, problematic Internet use was associated with Cluster A (schizoid, schizotypal) and Cluster B (borderline, antisocial) personality traits.
  • Among women, no specific personality traits or clusters were significantly associated with problematic Internet use, but time spent online was predicted by avoidant traits.

Conclusions:

  • Cluster A and B personality traits are more strongly associated with problematic Internet use in men than Cluster C traits.
  • Gender differences in problematic Internet use may be influenced by distinct online activities (e.g., men: gambling, women: communication sites).
  • Assessing personality traits in relation to Internet use, considering gender and online activities, is crucial for understanding and addressing problematic Internet use.