Abstract
This study explored the interplay between young people's attitudes toward computer networks and Internet addiction. Ninety possible Internet addicts were selected for examination after analyzing the questionnaire responses of an initial sample of 753 Taiwanese high school adolescents. It was found that the subjects' attitudes toward computer networks could explain many aspects of Internet addiction. However, actual behaviors on Internet usage and perceptions on the usefulness of Internet were more important than affective responses toward computer networks in predicting adolescents' Internet addiction.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 373-376 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Cyberpsychology and Behavior |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2001 Jun 21 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Communication
- Applied Psychology
- Human-Computer Interaction
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Tsai, C. C., & Lin, S. S. J. (2001). Analysis of attitudes toward computer networks and Internet addiction of Taiwanese adolescents. Cyberpsychology and Behavior, 4(3), 373-376. https://doi.org/10.1089/109493101300210277