Internet self-efficacy, the need for cognition, and sensation seeking as predictors of problematic use of the internet

We conducted a study of the relationships between Internet self-efficacy, sensation seeking, the need for cognition, and problematic use of the Internet. The study was based on a randomly selected sample of 979 adult Internet users. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis of these subjects' r...

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Published inCyberpsychology, behavior and social networking Vol. 14; no. 4; p. 231
Main Authors Shi, Junqi, Chen, Zhuo, Tian, Mei
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.2011
Subjects
Adult
Arousal
Behavior, Addictive
Female
Humans
Information Seeking Behavior
Intention
Internet
Male
Pleasure
Predictive Value of Tests
Self Efficacy
Sensation
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ISSN2152-2723
DOI10.1089/cyber.2009.0462

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Summary:We conducted a study of the relationships between Internet self-efficacy, sensation seeking, the need for cognition, and problematic use of the Internet. The study was based on a randomly selected sample of 979 adult Internet users. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis of these subjects' responses on a questionnaire consisting of relevant items indicated that Internet self-efficacy and sensation seeking positively predicted problematic Internet use. Contrastingly, the need for cognition was significantly negatively associated with problematic Internet use.
ISSN:2152-2723
DOI:10.1089/cyber.2009.0462