The aim of this study was to evaluate the extent which gender and other factors predict severity online gaming addiction among Taiwanese adolescents. A total 395 junior high school students were recruited for evaluation their experiences playing games. Severity addiction, behavioral characteristics, number stressors, level satisfaction with daily life compared between males females who had previously played Multiple regression analysis used explore differences in relationships a variables....

The aim of the study is to examine differences in diversity family factors between adolescents with and without Internet addiction substance use experience. A total 3662 students (2328 boys 1334 girls) were recruited from seven junior high schools, six senior four vocational schools southern Taiwan. experience classified according score Chen Addiction Scale Questionnaires for Experience Substance use. assessed included perceived satisfaction, economic status, parents' marriage care-givers,...

<h3>Objectives</h3> To evaluate the predictive values of psychiatric symptoms for occurrence Internet addiction and to determine sex differences in value adolescents. <h3>Design</h3> addiction, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, social phobia, hostility were assessed by self-reported questionnaires. Participants then invited be 6, 12, 24 months later (the second, third, fourth assessments, respectively). <h3>Setting</h3> Ten junior high schools southern Taiwan....

The aim of the study is to determine incidence and remission rates for Internet addiction associated predictive factors in young adolescents over a 1-year follow-up. This was prospective, population-based investigation. Five hundred seventeen students (267 male 250 female) were recruited from three junior high schools southern Taiwan. examined included gender, personality, mental health, self-esteem, family function, life satisfaction, activities. result revealed that 7.5% 49.5%...

The aims of the present study were to develop diagnostic criteria Internet addiction for adolescents and examine discriminating potential validity by an empirical community among adolescent populations. We developed 13 candidate characteristic symptoms in adolescents. A total 468 completed Chen Addiction Scale (CIAS) systematically assessed Internet-using behaviors seven psychiatrists using interview schedule. sensitivity, specificity, accuracy analyzed with references interviewers' global...

The aim of the present study was to compare psychiatric symptoms between adolescents with and without Internet addiction, as well analogs substance use.A total 3662 students (2328 male 1334 female) were recruited for study. Self-report scales utilized assess symptoms, use.It found that addiction or use in associated more severe symptoms. Hostility depression after controlling other symptoms.This result partially supports hypothesis should be included organization problem behavior theory, it...

This study evaluated (a) the association between Internet addiction and adult ADHD; (b) which one of inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity was most associated with addiction; (c) whether gender modulates among college students. A total 2,793 students (937 male 1,843 female) were recruited from eight colleges in Taiwan, they all completed Chen Addiction Scale, Adult ADHD Self-Report demographic data. The results demonstrated that addiction. Attention deficit symptom addiction, followed...

This study aimed to evaluate brain correlates of cue-induced craving play online games in subjects with Internet gaming addiction (IGA), remission from IGA and controls. The response was assessed by event-related design functional magnetic resonance images (fMRIs). Fifteen IGA, 15 controls were recruited this study. arranged view the screenshots neutral under investigation fMRIs. results showed that bilateral dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), precuneus, left parahippocampus, posterior...

The aim of this study was to establish the optimal cut‐off points Chen Internet Addiction Scale (CIAS), screen for and diagnose addiction among adolescents in community by using well‐ established diagnostic criteria addiction. This survey 454 used screening (57/58) (63/64) CIAS, a self‐reported instrument, based on results systematic interviews psychiatrists. area under curve receiver operating characteristic revealed that CIAS has good accuracy (89.6%). point had high sensitivity (85.6%)...

Objective: This study aimed to examine the differences in personality characteristics between adolescents with and without Internet addiction substance use experience as defined by Tridimensional Personality Questionnaire (TPQ), compare among groups of both (comorbid group), those only addition (Internet (substance or (control group). Method: In cross-sectional investigation, we recruited 3662 students (2328 boys 1334 girls) from high schools southern Taiwan. Our investigation was conducted...

ABSTRACT Objective: This study was aimed to evaluate the association between Internet addiction and depressive disorder, social phobia adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a sample of Taiwanese college students; examine gender differences psychiatric comorbidity this student population. Methods: Two hundred sixteen students (132 males, 84 females) were recruited. addiction, major dysthymic phobia, ADHD all participants diagnosed based on diagnostic interview. Results:...

This study aimed to a) evaluate the association between Internet addiction and problematic alcohol use; b) based on problem behavior theory, explore whether addiction, as well use, correlated with psychosocial proneness of behaviors among adolescents. A total 2,114 high school students (1,204 male 910 female) were recruited complete questionnaire assessing associated variables. The result revealed that was use. Besides, is use in These results suggest might be included organization it...

During the 2003 outbreak, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) spread to more than 30 countries. Not only did it cause health problems but also imposed a great psychological impact on public. SARS emerged in Taiwan during April 2003. This study investigates psychosocial and associated factors of depression epidemic when had just been controlled. A total 1552 respondents were recruited by random selection from telephone book. Demographic data, experience, self-perceived state,...

The aim of the present study was to examine discriminative effects sociodemographic, individual, family, peers, and school life factors on Internet addiction in Taiwanese adolescents.A total 8941 adolescents were recruited completed questionnaires. Multi-dimensional for examined using chi-squared automatic interaction detection gender sex.Depression low family monitoring all four gender- age-specified groups adolescents. Low connectedness school, high conflict, having friends with habitual...

Aims: This study aimed to (i) evaluate the association between Internet addiction and harmful alcohol use, (ii) associated personality characteristics of as well use. Methods: A total 2453 college students were invited complete Chen Addiction Scale, Behavior Inhibition System Approach Scale(BIS/BAS scale), Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test from May 2005 2006. Results: The results demonstrated was with use among students. College had higher scores on BIS BAS fun‐seeking subscales....

Social anxiety was compared between online and real-life interaction in a sample of 2,348 college students. Severity social both tested for associations with depression, Internet addiction, activity type (gaming versus chatting), scores on Behavioral Inhibition System (BIS)/Behavioral Activation (BAS) scales. The results showed that lower when interacting than offline. Depression, high BIS BAS were associated anxiety. decreased more among subjects anxiety, BIS, BAS. This result suggests the...