Theory and measurement of generalized problematic Internet use: A two-step approach |
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Authors: | Scott E Caplan |
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Affiliation: | Department of Communication, University of Delaware, 250 Pearson Hall, Newark, DE 19716, USA |
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Abstract: | This study tested an updated cognitive-behavioral model of generalized problematic Internet use and reports results of a confirmatory analysis of the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale 2 (GPIUS2). Overall, the results indicated that a preference for online social interaction and use of the Internet for mood regulation, predict deficient self-regulation of Internet use (i.e., compulsive Internet use and a cognitive preoccupation with the Internet). In turn, deficient self-regulation was a significant predictor of the extent to which one’s Internet use led to negative outcomes. Results indicated the model fit the data well and variables in the model accounted for 27% of the variance in mood regulation scores, 65% of variance in participants’ deficient self-regulation scores, and 61% of variance in the negative outcome scores. |
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Keywords: | Problematic Internet use Computer-mediated communication CMC Internet addiction Preference for online social interaction Deficient self-regulation GPIUS2 Measurement |
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