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An Evaluation of Two Characterizations of the Relationships Between Problematic Internet Use, Time Spent Using the Internet, and Psychosocial Problems

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ID2270128
AuthorsRobert S Tokunaga (0000-0001-6302-7532, University of Arizona), A Rain (0000-0002-1639-8557, University of Arizona), Stephen A Rain
Year2010
Volume36
Issue4
Pages512-545
Publication date2010-09-16
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueHuman Communication Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0360-3989 • E-ISSN: 1468-2958
PublisherOxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1111/j.1468-2958.2010.01386.x
OpenAlexW2136224596
LanguageEN
Citations received56
References cited137

Journal Article An Evaluation of Two Characterizations of the Relationships Between Problematic Internet Use, Time Spent Using the Internet, and Psychosocial Problems Get access Robert S. Tokunaga, Robert S. Tokunaga 1Department of Communication, University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona 85721, USA 1Corresponding author: Robert Shota Tokunaga; Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Stephen A. Rains Stephen A. Rains 1Department of Communication, University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona 85721, USA Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Human Communication Research, Volume 36, Issue 4, 1 October 2010, Pages 512–545, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2958.2010.01386.x Published: 01 October 2010

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