Differences between specific and generalized problematic Internet uses according to gender, age, time spent online and psychopathological symptoms

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Highlights：

• Some specific problematic Internet uses present a great impact on generalized problematic Internet use.

• Gender and age play an important role on problematic Internet uses.

• This study revives debate on the distinction between generalized and specific problematic Internet uses.

摘要

•Some specific problematic Internet uses present a great impact on generalized problematic Internet use.•Gender and age play an important role on problematic Internet uses.•This study revives debate on the distinction between generalized and specific problematic Internet uses.

论文关键词：Problematic Internet use,Internet addiction,Addictive behaviors,Psychopathological symptoms

论文评审过程：Available online 18 February 2015.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2015.02.006