Compulsive internet use in adults: A study of prevalence and drivers within the current economic climate in the UK
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Highlights：
• Of a British adult sample, 63% were classified as compulsive internet users.
• Compulsive internet use was higher amongst unemployed middle age females.
• Compulsive internet users rely less on non-virtual social support.
• Workaholism is the strongest predictor of compulsive internet use.
• High social support strengthens the link between workaholism and compulsive internet use.
摘要
•Of a British adult sample, 63% were classified as compulsive internet users.•Compulsive internet use was higher amongst unemployed middle age females.•Compulsive internet users rely less on non-virtual social support.•Workaholism is the strongest predictor of compulsive internet use.•High social support strengthens the link between workaholism and compulsive internet use.
论文关键词：Compulsive internet use,Internet addiction,Problematic internet use,Technophiles,Workaholism,Employed/unemployed
论文评审过程：Available online 11 September 2013.
论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2013.08.004
