Problematic Internet Use: Are Males More Susceptible?

A report in CNS Spectrums discusses clinical approaches to problematic Internet use. This trend, though widely recognized as a valid problem, has no standard clinical definition, and prevalence rates vary widely, from 3%–11% of all Internet users. There are now studies indicating that males are more likely than females to meet criteria for problematic Internet use. In one survey of 277 college students, 12% of males met criteria for problematic Internet use, compared to 3% of females, but other studies show no gender disparities. The authors suggest that such varying results demonstrate the need for clinically based research.
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