Analysis of the relationship between personality traits and Internet addiction

Introduction Behavioral addictions are a growing problem in the society. Digital technologies used by people of different ages, and their number is increasing every year. The precise reasons for development remain unknown. In case behavioral addictions, especially Internet addiction, significance personality traits behaviors predisposing an individual to such as depressiveness, anxiety, hostile attitude, aggression, impulsiveness, psychotic behaviors, shyness self-esteem disorders, emphasized. Personality predispositions play essential role addiction. Objectives aim this study was general assessment level addiction with regard according Big Five model Costa McCrae among women from West Pomeranian Voivodeship. Methods involved 556 women, whose average age 34 years who met inclusion criteria: female sex, 18 or above, place residence Voivodship, informed consent participation study, completion set questionnaires. conducted using diagnostic poll method questionnaire technique. To carry out analysis both author’s own standardized tools were used: covering socio-demographic data, NEO-Five Factor Inventory which assesses levels traits, Addiction Test measure characteristics related compulsive use Internet. Results Most (70.9%) users Internet, 25% respondents at risk least numerous group (4.1%) addicted Conscientiousness negatively correlated (r = -0.22; p < 0.001; R2 4.9%). Openness experience conducive 0.15; 11.1%). A positive link between neuroticism established 0.33; No significant relationships extraversion 0.03; 0.45) well agreeableness -0.07; 0.10) demonstrated. Conclusions type studied implicated Neuroticism might be trait that particularly predisposes increased Addiction. Low conscientiousness more often become Disclosure Interest None Declared