Mythily Subramaniam|Shijia Qiu|Munidasa Winslow
Prevalence and Correlates of Excessive Internet Use among Youth in Singapore
Institute of Mental Health|Institute of Mental Health|Institute of Mental Health
explosive growth internet usage worldwide expected continue use becoming integral part everyday life internet provides tremendous educational benefits however excessive internet use lead negative outcomes poor school performance social isolationthe survey consisted 69item anonymous selfadministered paperandpencil questionnaire data collected included demographic data academic performance social support general wellbeing well questions pertaining internet use purposes study defined internet use 5 hours day excessive useof 2735 adolescents took part study 1349 493 male 1383 506 female mean age adolescents 139 years standard deviation sd 10 quarter adolescents surveyed 25 reported access internet everyday 171 adolescents reported using 5 hours every day excessive internet use associated rules internet use home x2 3131 p 0001 ii less likelihood confidants x2 158 p 0003 iii feelings sadness depression x2 496 p 0001 iv perceived poorer gradeschool work x2 2261 p 0001the high figures excessive internet use 171 reported study equivalent internet addiction diagnostic instruments used however school counsellors teachers need made aware prevalence problematic behaviours associated excessive internet use training resources also made available parents caregivers play greater role setting boundaries detecting early warning signs