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- Title
Epidemiology of Internet Behaviors and Addiction Among Adolescents in Six Asian Countries.
- Authors
Mak, Kwok-Kei; Lai, Ching-Man; Watanabe, Hiroko; Kim, Dong-Il; Bahar, Norharlina; Ramos, Milen; Young, Kimberly S.; Ho, Roger C.M.; Aum, Na-Rae; Cheng, Cecilia
- Abstract
Internet addiction has become a serious behavioral health problem in Asia. However, there are no up-to-date country comparisons. The Asian Adolescent Risk Behavior Survey (AARBS) screens and compares the prevalence of Internet behaviors and addiction in adolescents in six Asian countries. A total of 5,366 adolescents aged 12-18 years were recruited from six Asian countries: China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Participants completed a structured questionnaire on their Internet use in the 2012-2013 school year. Internet addiction was assessed using the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) and the Revised Chen Internet Addiction Scale (CIAS-R). The variations in Internet behaviors and addiction across countries were examined. The overall prevalence of smartphone ownership is 62%, ranging from 41% in China to 84% in South Korea. Moreover, participation in online gaming ranges from 11% in China to 39% in Japan. Hong Kong has the highest number of adolescents reporting daily or above Internet use (68%). Internet addiction is highest in the Philippines, according to both the IAT (5%) and the CIAS-R (21%). Internet addictive behavior is common among adolescents in Asian countries. Problematic Internet use is prevalent and characterized by risky cyberbehaviors.
- Subjects
INTERNET addiction; MENTAL health services; INTERNET users; RISK-taking behavior; INTERNET gambling; SMARTPHONES
- Publication
CyberPsychology, Behavior & Social Networking, 2014, Vol 17, Issue 11, p720
- ISSN
2152-2715
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1089/cyber.2014.0139