Nik Ruzyanei Nik Jaafar1, Norharlina Bahar, Normala Ibrahim, Wan Salwina Wan Ismail, Azlin Baharudin. 1. aDepartment of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur bDepartment of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Hospital Selayang, Malaysia cDepartment of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: There are considerable gender differences in youth engaging in excessive internet use (EIU). This review provides updates based on the recent literature focusing on the EIU in young women to describe its implications including what it constitutes of, its correlates, sequelae and preventive and/or treatment strategies. RECENT FINDINGS: Definition of EIU and its conceptualization still requires refinement. Recent studies indicate a changing trend towards female predominance of EIU. Women also differ in their internet use compared with men regarding their preference in the internet content and online activities, motives of use and factors related to access to the internet, including the device, sociocultural restrictions, etc. The correlates and sequelae of EIU encompass psychological, physical, biological, family and social domains that could form the basis of identifying individuals at risk and strategizing treatment. SUMMARY: The findings indicate the need for standardization in definition and measures of EIU for better recognition of EIU and identification of its at-higher-risk females. Effective preventive and treatment measures are still limited by various methodology flaws outlined here.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: There are considerable gender differences in youth engaging in excessive internet use (EIU). This review provides updates based on the recent literature focusing on the EIU in young women to describe its implications including what it constitutes of, its correlates, sequelae and preventive and/or treatment strategies. RECENT FINDINGS: Definition of EIU and its conceptualization still requires refinement. Recent studies indicate a changing trend towards female predominance of EIU. Women also differ in their internet use compared with men regarding their preference in the internet content and online activities, motives of use and factors related to access to the internet, including the device, sociocultural restrictions, etc. The correlates and sequelae of EIU encompass psychological, physical, biological, family and social domains that could form the basis of identifying individuals at risk and strategizing treatment. SUMMARY: The findings indicate the need for standardization in definition and measures of EIU for better recognition of EIU and identification of its at-higher-risk females. Effective preventive and treatment measures are still limited by various methodology flaws outlined here.
Authors: Shiao Ling Ling; Nik Ruzyanei Nik Jaafar; Kit-Aun Tan; Norharlina Bahar; Azlin Baharudin; Ahmad Izzat Ahmad Tajjudin Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-03-05 Impact factor: 3.390