Christiane Eichenberg 1 , Janina Dyba 2 , Markus Schott 1 Show Affiliations »
Abstract
Background: Attachment theory can contribute to the understanding of the pathogenesis of Internet addiction. Method: An online survey was carried out to assess socio-demographic characteristics, online activity, attachment style, symptoms of Internet addiction and online relationship motives. Results: Participants with secure and insecure attachment style differed in their tendency to abusive Internet use and their online relationship motives. Discussion: These results provide insights into the pathogenesis of Internet addiction. Therapeutic implications are discussed. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.
Background: Attachment theory can contribute to the understanding of the pathogenesis of Internet addiction. Method: An online survey was carried out to assess socio-demographic characteristics, online activity, attachment style, symptoms of Internet addiction and online relationship motives. Results: Participants with secure and insecure attachment style differed in their tendency to abusive Internet use and their online relationship motives. Discussion: These results provide insights into the pathogenesis of Internet addiction. Therapeutic implications are discussed. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.
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Year: 2016
PMID： 26859165 DOI： 10.1055/s-0041-110025
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Psychiatr Prax ISSN： 0303-4259