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Chu, Kuo-Ming – Psychology in the Schools, 2023
As a novel type of mobile game, addictive behavior has attracted the attention of researchers due to its possible negative impacts on several forms of psychological problems. In this research, we tested the relationship between academic performance, mobile game addiction (MGA), and mobile self-efficacy among undergraduates in Taiwan. An academic…
Descriptors: College Students, Handheld Devices, Computer Games, Addictive Behavior
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Gezgin, Deniz Mertkan; Mihci, Can; Gedik, Sinem – Journal of Education in Science, Environment and Health, 2021
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of free time management skills upon smartphone addiction risk in university students. The study follows a relational screening model of research and makes use of descriptive analyses alongside correlation and stepwise regression statistical methods. The study group consists of 591 university…
Descriptors: Time Management, Addictive Behavior, Handheld Devices, Telecommunications
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Kwon, Soo Jin; Kim, Yoonjung; Kwak, Yeunhee – Journal of American College Health, 2022
Objective: This study examined the relationship between attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder ((ADHD)) symptoms, smartphone addiction, and poor sleep quality in university students, and identified factors affecting ADHD symptoms. Participants: Data were collected from 197 students from March to June 2017. Methods: We adopted a descriptive…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Addictive Behavior
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Sayi, Aysin Kaplan; Sahin, Filiz – Pegem Journal of Education and Instruction, 2021
Internet and games can have some adverse effects if used unconsciously. Especially for gifted students, internet and games can be risky and result in addiction due to their cognitive and social characteristics. Since the game and internet addiction conduce to social problems as well. In this vein, the purpose of the study is to examine the…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Internet, Computer Games, Addictive Behavior
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Bernabéu, Elena; Marchena, Carlos A.; González-Pizzio, Adriana; Lubrini, Genny – Electronic Journal of Research in Educational Psychology, 2020
Internet addiction is a growing public health problem and university students have number of characteristics which make them a population at risk. Numerous studies suggest a relation between addiction and the impairment of executive functions. This bibliographical review aims to identify neuropsychological variables which indicate a risk of…
Descriptors: Internet, Computer Use, Addictive Behavior, Executive Function
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Kumcagiz, Hatice – SAGE Open, 2019
The purpose of this study was to examine university students' Internet addiction in relation to their parental attachment and sociodemographics. The participants consisted of 402 university students aged 17 to 25 years, 249 (61.9%) of whom were female and 153 (38.1%) of whom were male. The participants completed a questionnaire comprising the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Internet, Addictive Behavior, Attachment Behavior
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Logan, Diane E.; Kilmer, Jason R.; Marlatt, G. Alan – Journal of American College Health, 2010
Objective: The present study examined the relationship between alcohol use and positive psychology's character virtues in a college student sample. Each of the virtues of wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence were examined as protective factors and moderators of drinking consequences. Participants: This sample included…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Drinking, Personality Traits, Student Characteristics