Internet addiction in adolescents: Prevalence and risk factors
Internet addiction appears as mental health concern for Dutch adolescents. 3.7% of the adolescents were classified as being addicted to the Internet. Use of online gaming and social apps increased the risk for Internet addiction. Conscientiousness and extraversion were preventive factors for gaming addiction. The findings support the inclusion of Internet addiction in the DSM-V.
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