Excessive Use of Internet, Mobile Phones and Computers: the Role of Technology-related Changes in

Needs and Psychological Boundaries

Abstract In this paper, based on the psychological model of consequences of info-communicational

technology use [1] we study the role of two factors change in needs (the need for development of image
making by technology, the need for convenience and functionality) and transformation of psychological
boundaries (subjective extension and subjective violation) in the excessive use of technologies in the
normative population (N=254, 17-77 years old). Specifically, we focus on the use of two gadgets (mobile
phones and computers) and one technology (the Internet). Hierarchical regressions were used to predict
the two aspects of the excessive use subjective feeling of dependence and subjective readiness of
refusing from technologies. There were different patterns of correlations between age, gender and
excessive use for mobiles, the Internet and computer. Frequency of use was unrelated to the excessive
use. Psychological factors significantly improved all the models explaining 10-22 percent of the variance
in subjective dependence, and 6-25 percent of the variance in readiness of refusing. Both technology-
related changes in needs (especially need for gets) and psychological boundaries extension affect the
excessive use of technologies although the contribution of each factor depends on technology in
question. Data allows suggesting possible psychological mechanisms participating in the development of
the excessive use of technologies.

Citation

Vadim Emelina , Alexander Tkhostova , Elena Rasskazovaa. Excessive Use of Internet, Mobile Phones and
Computers: the Role of Technology-related Changes in Needs and Psychological Boundaries. Procedia -
Social and Behavioral Sciences 86 ( 2013 ) 530 – 535 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.08.609.
Accessed Oct. 18, 2020.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042813027407?via%3Dihub

Internet Addiction Among Adolescents in Jakarta: A Challenging Situation for Mental Health
Development

Number ∙ 2 ∙ 2018

Abstract The digital era has led to young people being exposed to the Internet at an early age, increasing
the risk of problems related to emotional development. Consequently, Internet addiction can be found
in 40% of adolescents in Asia. Because adolescence is a critical phase in a person’s emotional
development, this study explores the impact of Internet addiction on adolescents. Semistructured
interviews were conducted with 19 adolescents who were purposely recruited through Internet café
settings in Jakarta (n = 19). Fifteen males and four females participated in this study. The main topics
were participants’ characteristics, the extent and consequences of Internet use, and their knowledge
about Internet addiction. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed by the author using
thematic analysis. The results showed distinct characteristics and the extent of Internet use between
male and female adolescents. Considering today’s lifestyle, adolescents can be considered vulnerable to
Internet addiction.
Citation:

Kristiana Siste Kurniasanti1 , Tjhin Wiguna1 *, Martina Wiwie1 , Noorhana Setiawati Winarsih. Internet
Addiction Among Adolescents in Jakarta: A Challenging Situation for Mental Health Development.
Journal of International Dental and Medical Research ISSN 1309-100X.
https://staff.ui.ac.id/system/files/users/martina.nasrun/publication/58marl011_aa-layout.pdf

Internet Addiction among Secondary School Students in Klang Valley, Malaysia: What is the
Association with Depression Symptoms, Anxiety, and Self Esteem?

Introduction: Internet addiction is becoming a global problem and has been associated with mental
health issues such as depression and anxiety. There is a strong need for local research, given the recent
rise of mental health issues amongst children and adolescents in Malaysia, as well as lack of research in
this field locally. Methods: This study assessed the prevalence of internet addiction, and its association
with internetrelated factors, depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, and self-esteem, amongst
selected secondary school students in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. In a cross-sectional study, 199
adolescents were conveniently chosen from six randomly selected secondary schools within Klang
Valley. Subjects completed a demographic questionnaire, as well as Malay versions of the Internet
Addiction Test (MVIAT), Children’s Depression Inventory (CDI), Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21
anxiety subscale (DASS-21) and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). Multiple logistic regression analysis
was carried out. Results: This study found that 49.2% of students were addicted to the internet.
Significant factors associated with internet addiction were spending longer hours online during the
holidays (OR 1.20, CI 1.01-1.35), easy access to a computer (OR 4.01, CI 1.50 - 10.76), confiding on the
internet (OR 4.07, CI 1.49-11.13), severe level of anxiety (OR 3.63, CI 1.04-12.73) and high depression
scores (OR 1.10, CI 1.01-1.20). Contrary to previous studies, self-esteem was not found to be
significantly associated with internet addiction. Conclusion: This study has important implications in
relation to clinical practice, research, and policy-making in Malaysia.

Abdul Aziz M, Wan Ismail WS, Bahar N, Mahadevan R, Azhar Shah S

https://journals.iium.edu.my/kom/index.php/imjm/article/view/267/108

THE IMPACTS OF GADGET AND INTERNET ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CHARACTER EDUCATION ON EARLY
CHILDHOOD

The use of gadgets, provided with the internet access, in early childhood today has become common in the daily lives
of modern society. Various reasons are used by parents to permit young children to use gadgets. Even though it has
benefits, it is undeniable that in fact internet access actually has negative effects on the growth and development
process of young children. Using gadgets can even ruin the moral and character building of children which are not
potentially expected by parents. This paper aims to describe the effects of Information Communication and
Technology (ICT) on the character education of early childhood. This study belongs to descriptive qualitative where
the data were gathered through library research and interviews. The result showed that giving access to gadget and
internet in early childhood may contribute to positive and negative impacts. Children may have better motor skills,
improved cognitive skills and competition skills while on the contrary, children may face serious issues such as
speech delay, attention deficit, learning problems, even mental disorders that can impact to their characters.
Therefore, serious attention is needed from the environment where the children grow and develop, such as parents,
caregivers, educators in early childhood education schools, and the community holistically in order to minimize the
negative influences of the internet towards the their character and moral buildings.

http://www.jurnal.unsyiah.ac.id/ICECED/article/view/13714

Managing Psychosomatic Disorders Related to

Obsession and Addictions to Gadgets Through IoT
Surveillance
The world has been witnessing a phenomenal change with the explosion of excess use of
electronic gadgets. The human society has been increasingly influenced by the basket of non-
human actors. The definition of greed and agility has been re-poised on the degree of comfort,
convenience and material happiness. The electronic gadgets like mobile, laptops etc. are no
longer the ICT devices rather it becomes in-house e-version of all sort service provider like e-
bank, m-commerce, e-transfer etc. There is no denial of its tremendous utility. At the same time
the users of such gadgets have developed a massive dependency syndrome, which results in
obsession, addiction. Moreover irresponsible use of such devices can be detrimental for the
society particularly children and young age group. All these aspect can develop a series of
psychosomatic disorders among its users. This paper has attempted to identify indicative lists of
psychosomatic disorder which are prevalent with these magic devices. With a growing
popularity of Internet of Things (IoT), the paper has attempted to develop a conceptual model
with IoT algorithms that would act as a surveillance and control framework to reduce possible
threats of malware attack, forbidden access of WebPages, excess use of gadgets which are
brought under the IoT network.

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-13-8461-5_64