Relative risks of Internet-related addictions and  mood disturbances among college students: a 7-country/region comparison

This study aimed to determine the relative risks of addiction to the Internet, online gaming and online social networking of college students in six Asian countries/regions (Singapore, Hong Kong [HK]/Macau, China, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan) compared with students in the United States (US). It also explored the relative risks of depression and anxiety symptoms among students with Internet-related addictions from these countries/regions.

Source: Public Health - October 20, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: C.S.K. Tang, A.M.S. Wu, E.C.W. Yan, J.H.C. Ko, J.H. Kwon, M. Yogo, Y.Q. Gan, Y.Y.W. Koh Tags: Original Research Source Type: research