The Response to a Dilemma: Internet Addiction Is Capable in Technology Adoption Factors or Stereotype Behavior?

Introduction: Internet addiction is increasing as a psycho physiological disorder with symptoms of tolerance and withdrawal symptoms, emotional disorders and social dysfunction among internet users. The purpose of this study is to answer the question of whether Internet addicts have more technology competence and capabilities or stereotype behavior. Methods and materials: This is a cross-sectional study conducted on 245 students of the Jahrom University of Medical Sciences through random cluster sampling. Data collection was carried out through a three-part questionnaire in which the first part contained demographic questions , the second part internet addiction, and the third part a comprehensive questionnaire to measure technology adoption factors, including ( internet self-efficacy , the attitude toward internet and motivation to internet). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to examine the distribution and analytical statistics such as Student TTest and ANOVA were used to compare the mean in various groups. Results: The results indicated that the level of addiction is 7.8% among students.Most of the students reported their technology efficacy in average level.. Also, there was no significant difference between the individuals’ efficacy in elements of technology adoption in both groups of addicted to internet and normal group. Conclusion: Considering the results and lack of capability of students with internet addicts in technology adoption factors , it is suggested that appropriate training and substrate regarding proper and effective use this technology is prepared.