Frequency is not enough: Patterns of use associated with risk of Internet addiction in Portuguese adolescents

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Highlights:

• Study measured Internet addiction and behavior patterns in Portuguese teenagers.

• Cluster analysis shows many low-frequency and few high-frequency users.

• High-frequency is distinguished by particular, active forms of usage.

• High-frequency users at greater risk of Internet addiction.

摘要

•Study measured Internet addiction and behavior patterns in Portuguese teenagers.•Cluster analysis shows many low-frequency and few high-frequency users.•High-frequency is distinguished by particular, active forms of usage.•High-frequency users at greater risk of Internet addiction.

论文关键词:Adolescents,Internet addiction,Internet use

论文评审过程:Received 13 December 2014, Revised 7 January 2016, Accepted 10 January 2016, Available online 11 February 2016, Version of Record 11 February 2016.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2016.01.013