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Tomoniko, Sylvie – BU Journal of Graduate Studies in Education, 2019
Teenager anxiety can be fueled by the online social interactions of today's youth. Comparing one's life with others, coping with bullying behaviour, seeking acceptance from peers, and digital addiction can all have a role in the rising anxiety today's teenagers are experiencing. Educators and parents have an important role to play in teaching…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Adolescents, Computer Mediated Communication, Bullying
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Rugai, Joseph; Hamiliton-Ekeke, Joy-Telu – Journal of Education and e-Learning Research, 2016
In reviewing digital addiction, this paper recognized that digital technology has been useful in various spheres of life and the reach is undeniable, with an "average" user spending long hours on their phone or online daily. These hours increase as new applications are released by various technological companies. The demands of modern…
Descriptors: Addictive Behavior, Safety Education, Information Technology, Behavior Problems
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Beranuy, Marta; Carbonell, Xavier; Griffiths, Mark D. – International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 2013
Online gaming addiction is a relatively under-researched area and there have been few studies examining online gamers in treatment. This paper reports the findings from a qualitative interview study of nine players undergoing treatment for their addictive playing of Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs). A face-to-face…
Descriptors: Addictive Behavior, Grounded Theory, Friendship, Computer Games
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Thompson, Sharon H.; Lougheed, Eric – College Student Journal, 2012
Although a majority of young adults are members of at least one social networking site, peer reviewed research examining gender differences in social networking communication is sparse. This study examined gender differences in social networking, particularly for Facebook use, among undergraduates. A survey was distributed to 268 college students…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Student Attitudes, College Freshmen, Social Networks