Problematic Internet Use in Turkish High School Students: Prevalence and Related Factors.
Objectives: In this study, we sought to determine the prevalence of problematic Internet use (PIU) among high school students and identify demographic and socioeconomic factors related to PIU. Methods: Using a cross-sectional design, we conducted this study between November 2017 and January 2018 of...
| Publicado en: | American Journal of Health Behavior Vol. 45; no. 1; pp. 31 - 44 |
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