Are Malaysian Youths Overdependent on the Internet?: A Narrative Review
Overdependence on the internet is a grave concern that has enveloped Malaysian youths which could lead to a variety of sequelae. This narrative review aims to determine the definition of internet overdependence and its associated factors, as well as the potential preventive and treatment strategies...
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Published in | Frontiers in psychiatry Vol. 12; p. 710790 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A
13.08.2021
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Summary: | Overdependence on the internet is a grave concern that has enveloped Malaysian youths which could lead to a variety of sequelae. This narrative review aims to determine the definition of internet overdependence and its associated factors, as well as the potential preventive and treatment strategies for internet overdependence. From the literature, internet overdependence is regarded as a 3-factor model encompassing salience, self-control failure, and serious consequences. Sociodemographic factors such as age, gender, and ethnicity, as well as psychosocial factors such as depression, anxiety, stress, and loneliness, were found to be associated with internet overdependence among Malaysian youths. A multimodal treatment approach is recommended by the implementation of various types of treatments, integrating disciplines such as pharmacology, psychotherapy, and family counseling. Despite various terminologies being used and unclear conceptualization of its nomenclature, overdependence on the internet is prevalent among youths in Malaysia. Future research should go toward establishing a clear definition of its terminology and attaining more robust evidence on treatment strategies. |
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Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-3 content type line 23 ObjectType-Review-1 Reviewed by: Chong Guan Ng, University of Malaya, Malaysia; Tjhin Wiguna, University of Indonesia, Indonesia This article was submitted to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, a section of the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry Edited by: Daniel Shuen Sheng Fung, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore These authors have contributed equally to this work and share senior authorship |
ISSN: | 1664-0640 1664-0640 |
DOI: | 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.710790 |