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Published on: November 9, 2019
[Attachment Style, Motives for Use and Internet Addiction]
Christiane Eichenberg1, Janina Dyba2, Markus Schott1
1Sigmund-Freud-Privatuniversität Wien, Österreich.
Abstract:
Background: Attachment theory can contribute to the understanding of the pathogenesis of Internet addiction. Method: An online survey was carried out to assess socio-demographic characteristics, online activity, attachment style, symptoms of Internet addiction and online relationship motives. Results: Participants with secure and insecure attachment style differed in their tendency to abusive Internet use and their online relationship motives. Discussion: These results provide insights into the pathogenesis of Internet addiction. Therapeutic implications are discussed.
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