Screening instrument for Internet addiction
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Kaohsiung J Med Sci December 2005 • Vol 21 • No 12 545 Internet use is a convenience in modern life. However, 11.67–19.8% of adolescents have developed an addiction to Internet use, which impairs these individuals’ psychological well-being, peer and family interactions, and academic performance [1–3]. Males, adolescents with higher sensation seeking, and boys with lower self esteem are at higher risk for Internet addiction [1,4]. Early detection of adolescents with Internet addiction and execution of intervention programs are necessary. In a previous empirical study, we proposed diagnostic criteria for Internet addiction that provide healthcare SCREENING FOR INTERNET ADDICTION: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON CUT-OFF POINTS FOR THE CHEN INTERNET ADDICTION SCALE
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