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  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Digital Media Studies

Background:

  • Digital device ubiquity during commutes raises questions about potential links to Internet addiction.
  • Previous research has not explored the relationship between commuting and the development of Internet addiction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between commuting (business and private), life satisfaction, stress, and Internet addiction.
  • To examine how commuting impacts stress levels and potentially contributes to problematic Internet use.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was administered to 5039 participants.
  • Data collected included commuting behavior, Internet addiction levels, personality traits, life satisfaction, and stress perception.

Main Results:

  • Business commuters reported higher satisfaction with income and lodging.
  • Females across both business and private commuting groups experienced significantly higher stress levels than males.
  • A positive association was found between higher perceived stress related to commuting and Internet addiction.

Conclusions:

  • Commuting, especially for females, appears to be a significant source of stress.
  • Increased Internet use may serve as a coping strategy for commuters experiencing elevated stress levels.