The Associations Between Aggressive Behaviors and Internet Addiction and Online Activities in Adolescents

Abstract Purpose To evaluate (a) the association between Internet addiction and aggressive behaviors, as well as the moderating effects of gender, school, and depression on this association; and (b) to evaluate the association between Internet activities and aggressive behaviors. Methods A total of...

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Published in:Journal of adolescent health 2009-06, Vol.44 (6), p.598-605
Main Authors: Ko, Chih-Hung, M.D, Yen, Ju-Yu, M.D, Liu, Shu-Chun, Huang, Chi-Fen, Yen, Cheng-Fang, M.D., Ph.D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addiction
Addictive behaviors
Adolescent
Adolescents
Adult and adolescent clinical studies
Adult sex Web
Aggression
Aggressive behavior
Behavior, Addictive - epidemiology
Biological and medical sciences
Depression
Erotica
Female
Gambling
Humans
Internet
Internet - utilization
Internet addiction
Junior high schools
Male
Medical sciences
Miscellaneous
Online chatting
Online gaming
Pediatrics
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Risk Factors
Social behavior disorders. Criminal behavior. Delinquency
Surveys and Questionnaires
Taiwan - epidemiology
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Summary:Abstract Purpose To evaluate (a) the association between Internet addiction and aggressive behaviors, as well as the moderating effects of gender, school, and depression on this association; and (b) to evaluate the association between Internet activities and aggressive behaviors. Methods A total of 9405 adolescents were recruited into this study and completed the questionnaires. Their aggressive behaviors, with or without Internet addiction, Internet activities, demographic data, with or without depression, self-esteem, family function, and the watching of violent TV were assessed. Results The results demonstrated that after controlling for the effects of shared associated factors and watching violent TV programs, adolescents with Internet addiction were more likely to have aggressive behaviors during the previous year. The association was more significant among adolescents in junior high schools than in senior high/vocational schools. Online chatting, adult sex Web viewing, online gaming, online gambling, and Bulletin Board System were all associated with aggressive behaviors. Conclusions The results suggest that preventive programs for aggressive behaviors should pay attention to Internet addiction among adolescents. Also, intervention to prevent the effects of Internet addiction on aggressive behaviors should be conducted as early as possible.
ISSN:1054-139X
1879-1972
DOI:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.11.011