J Adolesc. 2017 Nov 14;62:38-46. doi: 10.1016/j.adolescence.2017.11.004. Lin MP1, Wu JY2, You J3, Hu WH2, Yen CF4. Abstract The aim of this study investigated the prevalence of Internet addiction (IA) in a large representative sample of secondary school students and identified the risk and protective factors. Using a crosssectional design, 2170 participants were recruited from […]
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Ke, Guek Nee, and Siew Fan Wong. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy: 1-14. Abstract The prevalence of problematic Internet use (PIU) is reportedly higher in South East Asian adolescent populations. The exacerbation of problematic adolescent behaviors has been found to associate significantly with PIU and is expected to worsen with age. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy […]
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Computers in Human Behavior Available online 17 November 2017 Tobias Greitemeyer, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2017.11.022 Highlights • Violent video game exposure is related to aggressive behavior in the player. • This effect in turn spreads across the player’s social network. • Non-players are more aggressive if they are connected to players. Abstract Violent video game exposure has been […]
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J Behav Addict. 2017 Nov 15:1-9. doi: 10.1556/2006.6.2017.072. King DL1, Herd MCE1, Delfabbro PH1. Abstract Background and aims The criterion of tolerance in DSM-5 Internet gaming disorder (IGD) refers to a need for increasing time spent gaming. However, this focus on “need for gaming time” may overlook some of the broader motivations, outcomes, or effects […]
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Introduction In early November, 2017 three non-profit kink organizations (Center for Positive Sexuality, National Coalition for Sexual Freedom, and The Alternative Sexualities Health Research Alliance) released a group position paper “opposing the addiction model in relation to frequent sexual behavior and pornography viewing.” The groups’ press release, Position statement opposing sex/porn addiction model, explained their […]
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J Behav Addict. 2017 Nov 13:1-10. doi: 10.1556/2006.6.2017.075. Pontes HM1. Abstract Background and aims Previous studies focused on examining the interrelationships between social networking site (SNS) addiction and Internet gaming disorder (IGD) in isolation. Moreover, little is known about the potential simultaneous differential effects of SNS addiction and IGD on psychological health. This study investigated […]
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J Behav Addict. 2017 Nov 13:1-10. doi: 10.1556/2006.6.2017.071. Lin CY1, Broström A2, Nilsen P3, Griffiths MD4, Pakpour AH2,5. Abstract Background and aims The Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS), a six-item self-report scale that is a brief and effective psychometric instrument for assessing at-risk social media addiction on the Internet. However, its psychometric properties in […]
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Pediatrics. 2017 Nov;140(Suppl 2):S162-S166. doi: 10.1542/peds.2016-1758X. Collins RL1, Strasburger VC2, Brown JD3, Donnerstein E4, Lenhart A5, Ward LM6. Abstract Sexual content is highly prevalent in traditional media, and portrayals rarely depict the responsibilities and risks (eg, condom use, pregnancy) associated with sexual activity. Exposure to such content is linked with shifts in attitudes about sex […]
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Introduction A number of articles and interviews have attempted to push-back at the TIME article (“Porn and the Threat to Virility”) and the Utah resolution declaring internet porn a public health problem. What might be a few “dead giveaways” that such an article is nothing more than a propaganda piece? Psychologists David Ley and/or Nicole […]
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Technological Addictions and Social Connectedness: Predictor Effect of Internet Addiction, Social Media Addiction, Digital Game Addiction and Smartphone Addiction on Social Connectedness. Source: Dusunen Adam: Journal of Psychiatry & Neurological Sciences . Sep2017, Vol. 30 Issue 3, p202-216. 15p. Author(s): Savci, Mustafa; Aysan, Ferda Abstract: Objective: This study examined the predictor effects of four technological […]
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