OBJECTIVE To measure the prevalence of and factors associated with online inappropriate sexual exposure, cyber-bullying victimisation, and computer-using time in early adolescence. METHODS A two-year, prospective school survey was performed with 1,173 children aged 13 at baseline. Data collected included demographic factors, bullying experience, depression, anxiety, coping strategies, self-es...

OBJECTIVE This study examined the differences in psychiatric comorbidities and behavioral aspects in accordance with the severity of Internet addiction in male adolescents. METHODS One hundred and twenty-five adolescents from four middle and high schools in Seoul were enrolled in this study. The subjects were divided into non-addict, abuse, and dependence groups according to a diagnostic inte...

Problematic Internet use [PIU], or Internet addiction, is characterized by excessive use, impairment, or distress as result of the use of the internet. Early studies by Young [1] Griffiths, [2,3] and Aboujaoude [4] defined this disorder and included extensive research on it. The condition has attracted increasing attention in the popular media and among researchers, and this increase in attenti...

Abstract Objectives: The aim of the present study was to evaluate levels possible internet addiction, gaming gambling addiction and associated mental health difficulties in a secondary school population Ireland. Methods: An online survey containing questions related administered adolescents Participants were self-selecting answered on characteristics each topic screening questionnaires for beha...

Background: Although the internet has prevailed in every aspect of our life, it can be addictive, especially for the adolescents. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between internet addiction in female school students and their mothers’ mental health and spiritual wellbeing. Methods: This is a descriptive correlational study conducted on 400 senior high school female students and...

objective: the aim of the current study was to assess the impact of computer games and computer-assisted type instruction on dictation scores of elementary school children with attention deficit – hyperactivity disorder (adhd). method: in this single-blind clinical trial, 37 elementary school children with adhd, selected by convenience sampling and divided into group i (n=17) and group ii (n=20...

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to compare the risk for mental health disorders between smokers and non-smokers and to assess the risk for depression and anxiety according to addiction severity. METHODS This cross-sectional study assesses the mental health status and relationship with the severity of nicotine addiction in a sample of smokers admitted to Pamukkale University Hospital Smok...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Internet addiction (IA) could be a major concern in university medical students aiming to develop into health professionals. The implications of this addiction as well as its association with sleep, mood disorders and self-esteem can hinder their studies, impact their long-term career goals and have wide and detrimental consequences for society as a whole. The objectives of ...