Korean J Health Promot.
2011 Dec;11(4):206-216.
Factors Influencing Internet Addiction in College Students
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- 1Department of Health Science & Services, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea. healthsnu202@gmail.com
- 2Department of Family Medicine, Kangwon National University Hospital, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea.
- 3Department of Family Medicine, Incheon Sarang Hospital, Incheon, Korea.
Abstract
- BACKGROUND
The purpose of this study was to explore the factors related to internet addiction in college students in Korea.
METHODS
This study was a cross-sectional survey of college students in Seoul, and data was collected through self-report questionnaires. Data was analyzed by one-way analysis of variance, Fisher's exact test, Kruskal-Wallis rank test, and ordinary logistic regression analysis.
RESULTS
In the ordinary logistic regression analysis, the factors related to a higher risk of internet addiction were lower frequency of exercise (P=0.017), lower level of self-control (P<0.001), higher level of stress (P<0.001), living with parents (P=0.011), using the internet for extended periods of time (P<0.001), and using the internet in their own rooms (P<0.001).
CONCLUSIONS
Our results suggest that exercise, self-control, stress, living with parents, and duration and place of internet use are associated with internet addiction in college students. This information can be used to design methods for preventing internet addiction. More specific studies on internet addiction in college students are needed.
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