Yasir Mohammed Hammood , Barno Abdullaeva , Diyorjon Abdullaev , B.K. Sunitha , Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid , Abhayveer Singh , Manish Kumar Bisht , Imad Ibrahim Dawood , Mazin Abdulateef Alzubaidi , Mohsen Khosravi
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Participants completed the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire-28, Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES), Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS), and Internet Addiction Test (IAT). Data analyses were conducted using SPSS software version 26, with a significance level set at <0.05.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Overall prevalence of Internet addiction was found to be 33 %, with a higher incidence in males (63.3 %) compared to females (36.7 %) (χ<sup>2</sup> = 13.28, <em>p</em> = 0.001). In men, the severity of Internet addiction was significantly linked to emotional abuse (β = 0.20, p˂0.001), DES (β = 0.39, p˂0.001), and DERS (β = 0.16, p˂0.001) (F<sub>(3, 654)</sub> = 89.85, p˂0.001, R<sup>2</sup> = 0.29); while in women, it was associated with emotional abuse (β = 0.18, p˂0.001) and dissociative experiences (β = 0.16, p˂0.001) (F<sub>(2, 379)</sub> = 13.70, p˂0.001, R<sup>2</sup> = 0.06). 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Gender differences in the prevalence and psychopathological mechanisms of internet addiction among Iranians aged 18 to 24: A nationwide study
Background
The rapid advancement of technology has revolutionized interaction, learning, and entertainment but also led to Internet addiction, characterized by excessive internet use causing impairment or distress.
Objective
The study explores gender differences in prevalence, risk factors, and clinical aspects of Internet addiction among Iranian youth, highlighting cultural and societal influences.
Methods
A nationwide sample of 3149 individuals aged 18 to 24 was categorized into two groups: those with Internet addiction (n = 1040) and those without (n = 2109). Participants completed the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire-28, Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES), Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS), and Internet Addiction Test (IAT). Data analyses were conducted using SPSS software version 26, with a significance level set at <0.05.
Results
Overall prevalence of Internet addiction was found to be 33 %, with a higher incidence in males (63.3 %) compared to females (36.7 %) (χ2 = 13.28, p = 0.001). In men, the severity of Internet addiction was significantly linked to emotional abuse (β = 0.20, p˂0.001), DES (β = 0.39, p˂0.001), and DERS (β = 0.16, p˂0.001) (F(3, 654) = 89.85, p˂0.001, R2 = 0.29); while in women, it was associated with emotional abuse (β = 0.18, p˂0.001) and dissociative experiences (β = 0.16, p˂0.001) (F(2, 379) = 13.70, p˂0.001, R2 = 0.06). The DES partially mediated the relationship between emotional abuse and IAT scores in both genders, whereas DERS only did so in males.
Conclusions
The study suggests Internet addiction as a maladaptive coping mechanism for early emotional abuse, highlighting the need for prevention programs and emotion regulation interventions. Future research should consider longitudinal effects and cultural influences.
期刊介绍:
Official Publication of the International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. Child Abuse & Neglect The International Journal, provides an international, multidisciplinary forum on all aspects of child abuse and neglect, with special emphasis on prevention and treatment; the scope extends further to all those aspects of life which either favor or hinder child development. While contributions will primarily be from the fields of psychology, psychiatry, social work, medicine, nursing, law enforcement, legislature, education, and anthropology, the Journal encourages the concerned lay individual and child-oriented advocate organizations to contribute.