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KMID : 0928320110110040206
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Korean Journal of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
2011 Volume.11 No. 4 p.206 ~ p.216
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Factors Influencing Internet Addiction in College Students
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Kim Sun-Mi
Lee Youn-Hee
Lee Go-Woon
Lee Sang-Won
Jo Ja-Hyun
Sim So-Ryung
Son Hyeon-Seok
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Abstract
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Background: The purpose of this study was to explore the factors related to internet addiction in college students in Korea.
Methods: This study was a cross-sectional survey of college students in Seoul, and data was collected through self-report questionnaires. Data was analyzed by one-way analysis of variance, Fisher’s exact test, Kruskal-Wallis rank test, and ordinary logistic regression analysis.
Results: In the ordinary logistic regression analysis, the factors related to a higher risk of internet addiction were lower frequency of exercise (P=0.017), lower level of self-control (P<0.001), higher level of stress (P<0.001), living with parents (P=0.011), using the internet for extended periods of time (P<0.001), and using the internet in their own rooms (P<0.001).
Conclusions: Our results suggest that exercise, self-control, stress, living with parents, and duration and place of internet use are associated with internet addiction in college students. This information can be used to design methods for preventing internet addiction. More specific studies on internet addiction in college students are needed.
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KEYWORD
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Internet, Addictive behavior, Computers
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