Problematic internet use: Causes, consequences, and future directions

Michelle F. Wright; Tali Heiman; Dorit Olenik-Shemesh

doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-817499-9.00002-8

Problematic internet use: Causes, consequences, and future directions

Michelle F. Wright, Tali Heiman, Dorit Olenik-Shemesh

Open University of Israel

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Abstract

Problematic internet use (PIU) has been a topic of discussion in the popular and academic literature for over a decade. There are a variety of causes and consequences associated with PIU among adolescents. In this chapter, we explore the benefits and risks of digital technology use, describe behavioral addictions, and explain the classification and measurement of PIU. Next, we discuss the prevalence of PIU among adolescents and the demographic, biological and genetic, behavioral, psychological, and social correlates of PIU, as well as the physical, behavioral, psychological, social, and academic outcomes of PIU. We conclude the chapter by describing our recommendations for research and practice. The chapter draws on multidisciplinary cross-sectional and longitudinal research in psychology, social work, sociology, media studies, pediatrics, and computer science.

Original language	American English
Title of host publication	Child and Adolescent Online Risk Exposure
Subtitle of host publication	An Ecological Perspective
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	13-32
Number of pages	20
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128174999
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-817499-9.00002-8
State	Published - 1 Jan 2020

Keywords

Addiction
Adolescent
Anxiety
Depression
Peers
Problematic internet use

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

General Psychology

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