Exploring depression and problematic internet use among college females: A multisite study

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Highlights：

• We examined depression, problematic internet use (PIU) and internet use time.

• Participants’ risk for PIU increased by 27% with each additional 30 min spent online.

• PIU risk was greatly increased among those who met criteria for severe depression.

• Symptoms of trouble concentrating and suicidal ideation were strongly associated with PIU.

• College health centers should consider dual screening for depression and PIU.

摘要

•We examined depression, problematic internet use (PIU) and internet use time.•Participants’ risk for PIU increased by 27% with each additional 30 min spent online.•PIU risk was greatly increased among those who met criteria for severe depression.•Symptoms of trouble concentrating and suicidal ideation were strongly associated with PIU.•College health centers should consider dual screening for depression and PIU.

论文关键词：Problematic internet use,College students,Depression,Internet use,Females,Internet overuse

论文评审过程：Available online 7 April 2015.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2015.03.033