Prevalence of internet addiction among university students in Nigeria
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21516267 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Michael Adeniyi Omoyemiju (0000-0001-5309-4272, Obafemi Awolowo University, corresponding author), Bayode I Popoola (0000-0002-6738-9335, Obafemi Awolowo University) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 132-139 |
| Publication date | 2021-01-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | British Journal of Guidance and Counselling (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0306-9885 • E-ISSN: 1469-3534 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/03069885.2020.1729339 |
| OpenAlex | W3007816471 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 20 |
In this study the prevalence of internet addiction was ascertained among students of a university in Nigeria, using a survey design method. A sample of 1448 students was selected through a proportionate sampling technique. Data were collected using Young's (1998) Internet Addiction Test. Fourteen percent of the students exhibited severe levels of internet addiction, with a higher rate among male than female students. Internet addiction was observed to be more prevalent among students who were residing on campus. The findings of the study are important for counselling psychologists, psychiatrists and policymakers
Addiction · Internet addiction disorder · Medical education · Psychiatry · The Internet · World Wide Web · Child Development and Digital Technology · Clinical Psychology · Digital Marketing and Social Media · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Medicine · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 0.6 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2026 (6) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |