Problematic Internet Use in High School Students in Guangdong Province, China
Author Information
Author(s): Wang Hui, Zhou Xiaolan, Lu Ciyong, Wu Jie, Deng Xueqing, Hong Lingyao
Primary Institution: Department of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
Hypothesis
This study was designed to investigate the prevalence of Problematic Internet Use (PIU) and the potential risk factors for PIU among high school students in China.
Conclusion
PIU is common among high school students, and risk factors are found at home and at school.
Supporting Evidence
- 12.2% of surveyed students were identified as problematic Internet users.
- High study-related stress and poor relationships with teachers and classmates were risk factors for PIU.
- Students who spent more time online were more likely to develop PIU.
Takeaway
Many high school students in China have problems with excessive Internet use, and things like stress and family issues can make it worse.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study was conducted with 14,296 high school students surveyed in four cities in Guangdong province using the Young Internet Addiction Test (YIAT).
Potential Biases
Potential biases due to self-reporting and the cross-sectional nature of the study.
Limitations
The cross-sectional design cannot confirm causal relationships, and the study relied on self-reported data.
Participant Demographics
Participants were high school students from four cities in Guangdong Province, with a mean age of 15.6 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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