Identifying Indicators for the Early Detection of Internet Addiction Among University Students

The findings of this study suggest that the greater the number of usage situations, the stronger the tendency to lose control of usage, and that the number of usage situations can be an indicator for identifying Internet addiction.

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Cureus
Published
2025-05-24
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.84725
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Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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Identifying Indicators for the Early Detection of Internet Addiction Among University Students

Shigeru Morinobu, Fujimaki Koichiro
Cureus
Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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Identifying Indicators for the Early Detection of Internet Addiction Among University Students

Shigeru Morinobu, Fujimaki Koichiro
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Abstract

The findings of this study suggest that the greater the number of usage situations, the stronger the tendency to lose control of usage, and that the number of usage situations can be an indicator for identifying Internet addiction.

CureusVol. 17(5)
Prefectural University of Hiroshima (JP), Hiroshima International University (JP)
Openalex Percentile: Top 85%
Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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