Internet addiction as a multi-dimensional concept and its relationship with well-being: evidence from PLS-SEM and IPMA analysis.

The paper examines the multi-dimensional nature of Internet Addiction (IA) and its influence on Well-Being (WB) amongst a representative sample of 320 young urban Indian internet users. Nine hypotheses are proposed through a conceptual model to assess the multi-dimensional nature of IA and its relat...

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Publicado en:Behaviour & Information Technology Vol. 42; no. 16; pp. 2786 - 2808
Autores principales: Joshi, Himanshu, Sondhi, Neena
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Dec2023
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          Joshi, Himanshu
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          Internet Addiction India
          Psychological Well-Being
          Behavior, Addictive
          Access to Information
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          Internet Utilization
          Coefficient alpha
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Qualitative Studies
          Young Adult
          Adult
          Data Analysis Software
          Quantitative Studies
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          Descriptive Statistics
          Adult: 19-44 years
      ab: The paper examines the multi-dimensional nature of Internet Addiction (IA) and its influence on Well-Being (WB) amongst a representative sample of 320 young urban Indian internet users. Nine hypotheses are proposed through a conceptual model to assess the multi-dimensional nature of IA and its relationship with WB. Partial Least Squares – Structure Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) was conducted to assess the hypothesised relationships. Of the proposed nine hypotheses, seven were accepted. The result indicated IA as a four-dimensional construct – Internet Control Disorder (ICD), Internet Craving (IC), Internet Obsession (IO), and Addictive Behaviour (AB). The findings supported that ICD positively and significantly influences IC. IC and AB both have a significant impact on IO. ICD and IC have a significant impact on the individual's AB. ICD and IO significantly influence WB. With respect to the dimensions IC, AB, and IO, the model is successful in explaining around 26%, 45%, and 33% of the variation. IA as a multi-dimensional phenomenon and its relationship with WB in a young-demographic nation like India has immense academic and societal value. The study provides critical actionable insights for users, educators, health counsellors, parents, and policymakers regarding interventions for controlling internet addiction.
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