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The association between Internet addiction and personality disorders in a general population-based sample
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Data on Internet addiction (IA) and its association with personality disorder are rare. Previous studies are largely restricted to clinical samples and insufficient measurement of IA. METHODS: Cross-sectional analysis data are based on a German sub-sample (n = 168; 86 males; 71...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Akadémiai Kiadó
2016
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5370375/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28005417 http://dx.doi.org/10.1556/2006.5.2016.086 |
Sumario: | BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Data on Internet addiction (IA) and its association with personality disorder are rare. Previous studies are largely restricted to clinical samples and insufficient measurement of IA. METHODS: Cross-sectional analysis data are based on a German sub-sample (n = 168; 86 males; 71 meeting criteria for IA) with increased levels of excessive Internet use derived from a general population sample (n = 15,023). IA was assessed with a comprehensive standardized interview using the structure of the Composite International Diagnostic Interview and the criteria of Internet Gaming Disorder as suggested in DSM-5. Impulsivity, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and self-esteem were assessed with the widely used questionnaires. RESULTS: Participants with IA showed higher frequencies of personality disorders (29.6%) compared to those without IA (9.3%; p < .001). In males with IA, Cluster C personality disorders were more prevalent than among non-addicted males. Compared to participants who had IA only, lower rates of remission of IA were found among participants with IA and additional cluster B personality disorder. Personality disorders were significantly associated with IA in multivariate analysis. Discussion and conclusion: Comorbidity of IA and personality disorders must be considered in prevention and treatment. |
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