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"Computer addiction": A critical consideration.
Abstract
Problems related to intemperate Internet use are examined within the conceptual framework of addiction. It is argued that empirical support for the construct validity of computer addiction has yet to emerge, that defining the construct as a unique psychiatric disorder is therefore premature, and that, in most cases, excessive computer use may be symptomatic of other, more primary disorders. Greater caution and rigor are urged in investigating and treating problems related to intemperate computer use.
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- Authors
- Shaffer, H. J., Hall, M. N., & Vander Bilt, J.
- Venue
- American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
- Published
- 2000
- Volume
- 70
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 162-168
- ISSN
- 0002-9432 (ISSN-L)
- 1939-0025
- OpenAlex
- W2008978310
- Cited by
- 281
- References
- 3
- FWCI
- 13.98
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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