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College Students and Problematic Internet Use: A Pilot Study Assessing Self-Appraisal and Independent Behavior Change
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 screenin...
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Published in: | Journal of adolescent health 2019-01, Vol.64 (1), p.131-133 |
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Main Authors: | , , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | 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. |
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ISSN: | 1054-139X 1879-1972 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2018.06.029 |