Psychiatry Investig. 2017 May;14(3):372-375. doi: 10.4306/pi.2017.14.3.372. Kim BN1, Park S2, Park MH3. Abstract The association of sexual victimization with self-esteem, depression, and problematic internet use was examined in Korean adolescents. A total of 695 middle and high school students were recruited (413 boys, 282 girls, mean age, 14.06±1.37 years). The participants were administered the Early […]
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Front Psychol. 2017; 8: 699. Published online 2017 May 5. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00699 PMCID: PMC5418345 Jianping Hu,1 Shuangju Zhen,2 Chengfu Yu,3 Qiuyan Zhang,4 and Wei Zhang2,* Abstract Based on the Dual Systems Model (Somerville et al., 2010; Steinberg, 2010a) and the biosocial-affect model (Romer and Hennessy, 2007) of adolescent sensation seeking and problem behaviors, the present […]
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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders Ryuhei SoEmail author Kazunori Makino Masaki Fujiwara Tomoya Hirota Kozo Ohcho Shin Ikeda Shouko Tsubouchi Masatoshi Inagaki So, R., Makino, K., Fujiwara, M. et al. J Autism Dev Disord (2017). doi:10.1007/s10803-017-3148-7 Abstract Extant literature suggests that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are risk factors for internet addiction (IA). The present cross-sectional study explored […]
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Arthanari, S., Khalique, N., Ansari, M. A., & Faizi, N. (2017). Indian Journal of Community Health, 29(1), 89-96. http://iapsmupuk.org/journal/index.php/ijch/article/view/15 Abstract Background: Astonishing growth in the internet’s popularity with improvements in its availability and affordability has led to internet overuse and addiction. School students who have social, peer or behavioural problems are more susceptible to internet […]
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J Adolesc. 2017 Apr 20;57:119-133. doi: 10.1016/j.adolescence.2017.04.006. Koletić G1. Abstract This review analyzed longitudinal studies examining the effects of sexually explicit material on adolescents’ attitudes, beliefs and behaviors. The review also aimed to provide an analysis of the limitations of the existing studies, as well as recommendations for future research. To be included, publications had […]
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Br J Pharmacol. 2017 Mar 6. doi: 10.1111/bph.13771. López-Arnau R1, Luján MA2, Duart-Castells L1, Pubill D1, Camarasa J1, Valverde O2,3, Escubedo E1. Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: 3,4-Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV) is a synthetic cathinone with powerful psychostimulant effects. It selectively inhibits the dopamine transporter (DAT) and is 10-50-fold more potent as a DAT blocker than cocaine, suggesting […]
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Cyberpsychol Behav Soc Netw. 2017 Apr 17. doi: 10.1089/cyber.2016.0669. McNicol ML1, Thorsteinsson EB1. Abstract As Internet use grows, so do the benefits and also the risks. Thus, it is important to identify when individuals’ Internet use is problematic. In the present study, 449 participants aged from 16 to 71 years of age were sourced from […]
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Eur Psychiatry. 2017 Jan 14;43:14-18. doi: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.12.013. Wartberg L1, Kriston L2, Kramer M3, Schwedler A3, Lincoln TM4, Kammerl R5. Abstract BACKGROUND: Internet gaming disorder (IGD) has been included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Currently, associations between IGD in early adolescence and mental health are largely unexplained. In the present study, […]
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Pediatr Obes. 2017 Mar 28. doi: 10.1111/ijpo.12216. Bozkurt H1, Özer S2, Şahin S1, Sönmezgöz E2. Abstract BACKGROUND: There are no data regarding the Internet addiction (IA) rates and patterns in youth with obesity. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore the prevalence and patterns of IA in children and adolescents with obesity. The relationship between IA […]
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J Family Med Prim Care. 2016 Oct-Dec;5(4):765-769. doi: 10.4103/2249-4863.201149. Prabhakaran MC1, Patel VR1, Ganjiwale DJ2, Nimbalkar MS3. Abstract INTRODUCTION: The internet is an important modern means of obtaining information and communicating with others which has converted the world into a global village. At the same time, increasing internet use among adolescents is also likely to […]
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