Department
Psychological Science
Research Advisor
Canu, Will
Advisor's Department
Psychological Science
Abstract
The idea that one can suffer from Internet Addiction (IA) is currently being debated in the field of psychology, with mounting evidence to suggest that such and addiction is possible. The goal of this study is to investigate whether several common psychosocial characteristics are associated with IA behavior. Forty-five people participated in the study by completing a battery of questionnaires on IA, personality, and aspects of psychosocial adjustment. Significant correlations were found between IA behavior and self-esteem, loneliness, age, conscientiousness, and sleep deprivation. Such findings suggest that people who report high amounts of IA behavior may be experiencing significant psychosocial impairments.
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Document Type
Presentation
Presentation Date
2006-2007
Recommended Citation
Bartnicki, Lia, "Psychosocial Characteristics Related to Internet Behavior" (2006). Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experience Program (OURE). 202.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/oure/202
