Validation of an Instrument for Detecting Problematic Internet Use in Adolescents.

ABSTRACT: Problematic internet use (PIU) has drawn attention due to its potentially negative consequences on individuals' social and personal lives. At present, a consensus on diagnostic criteria for problematic internet use remains elusive, leaving uncertainty regarding its classification as a distinct mental disorder. Extensive research efforts are underway to investigate its underlying causes, risk factors, and correlated adverse consequences. Nonetheless, research on problematic internet use (PIU) frequently faces challenges due to the absence of consistent and dependable evaluation methods, with many existing assessment tools lacking a solid theoretical basis. This study introduces a novel instrument that incorporates positive emotional regulation along with negative emotional regulation, compu

SUBMITTER: Perez-Wiesner M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11351187 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature