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