Incidence and Correlates of Pathological Internet Use among College Students.

Morahan-Martin, J.; Schumacher, P.

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ERIC Number: EJ608519

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Publication Date: 2000

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Incidence and Correlates of Pathological Internet Use among College Students.

Morahan-Martin, J.; Schumacher, P.

Computers in Human Behavior, v16 n1 p13-29 Jan 2000

Describes a study that surveyed undergraduates who were considered at high risk for pathological Internet use. Discusses questions that assessed evidence that Internet use was causing academic, work, or interpersonal problems, distress, tolerance symptoms, and mood-alterations; addresses gender issues; and reports results from the UCLA Loneliness Scale. (Contains 35 references.) (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Affective Behavior, At Risk Persons, Computer Use, Gender Issues, Higher Education, Internet, Interpersonal Relationship, Moods, Student Problems, Student Surveys, Undergraduate Students, Use Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: UCLA Loneliness Scale

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