Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.17559/TV-20131009152752

The assessment of Internet addiction among university students: some findings from a focus group

Jasmine A. L. Yeap ; School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM, Penang, Malaysia
T. Ramayah ; School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM, Penang, Malaysia
Sherah Kurnia ; Department of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne, 111 Barry St., Carlton, Victoria 3010, Australia
Hasliza Abdul Halim ; School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM, Penang, Malaysia
Noor Hazlina Ahmad ; School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM, Penang, Malaysia

Abstract

The university student population has been regarded as one of the most susceptible to developing Internet addiction among all demographic groups of Internet users. This paper reports the findings obtained from a focus group study conducted among 8 undergraduate students on the issue of Internet addiction. Data and insights were sought from the undergraduates regarding their Internet use patterns as well as their response to the Generalized Problematic Internet Usage Scale 2 (GPIUS2). Findings revealed that Internet use patterns have changed in recent times and that the GPIUS2 is an appropriate measurement tool for Internet addiction among students. Other implications from the findings are duly discussed in this paper.

Keywords

focus group; GPIUS2; Internet addiction; Internet usage; problematic Internet usage; university students

Hrčak ID:

135070

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/135070

Publication date:

23.2.2015.

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