College Students and Problematic Internet Use: A Pilot Study Assessing Self-Appraisal and Independent Behavior Change.
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Serval ID
serval:BIB_8873B34DC882
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
College Students and Problematic Internet Use: A Pilot Study Assessing Self-Appraisal and Independent Behavior Change.
Journal
The Journal of adolescent health
ISSN
1879-1972 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1054-139X
Publication state
Published
Issued date
01/2019
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
64
Number
1
Pages
131-133
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Publication Status: ppublish
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Problematic Internet Use (PIU) is a growing health concern; universal screening and validated interventions remain elusive. This pilot study's purpose was to assess participants' self-appraisal of PIU risk, and the subsequent frequency and outcome of behavior change after validated PIU screening.
In this 3-year study, college student participants reported yearly self-appraised PIU risk, and then completed a problematic and risky internet use screening scale. At Time 3, participants reported behavior change based on Time 2 screening.
Our 283 participants were 57% female and 75% Caucasian. Participants' self-appraisal of PIU risk had a sensitivity of 23%-39%. Of 29 participants at risk at Time 2, six (20.6%) reported attempted behavior change at Time 3, though 83.3% remained at risk.
College students have varied capacity to assess and implement effective behavior change regarding PIU. The role of providers in identification and intervention for PIU remains critical.
In this 3-year study, college student participants reported yearly self-appraised PIU risk, and then completed a problematic and risky internet use screening scale. At Time 3, participants reported behavior change based on Time 2 screening.
Our 283 participants were 57% female and 75% Caucasian. Participants' self-appraisal of PIU risk had a sensitivity of 23%-39%. Of 29 participants at risk at Time 2, six (20.6%) reported attempted behavior change at Time 3, though 83.3% remained at risk.
College students have varied capacity to assess and implement effective behavior change regarding PIU. The role of providers in identification and intervention for PIU remains critical.
Keywords
Adolescent, Behavior, Addictive/epidemiology, Behavior, Addictive/psychology, Female, Humans, Internet/statistics & numerical data, Male, Pilot Projects, Risk Factors, Self-Assessment, Students/psychology, Students/statistics & numerical data, Universities, Young Adult, Behavior change, College students, Internet, Intervention, Longitudinal, Problematic internet use, Screening
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Web of science
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29/10/2018 10:34
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27/04/2020 6:20
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