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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Main Authors: Nik Jaafar, Nik Ruzyanei, Bahar, Norharlina, Ibrahim, Normala, Baharudin, Azlin, Wan Ismail, Wan Salwina, Sim, Su Tein, Abdul Aziz, Melisa, Tan, Kit Aun
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Published: Frontiers Media 2021
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/96001/
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author Nik Jaafar, Nik Ruzyanei
Bahar, Norharlina
Ibrahim, Normala
Baharudin, Azlin
Wan Ismail, Wan Salwina
Sim, Su Tein
Abdul Aziz, Melisa
Tan, Kit Aun
author_facet Nik Jaafar, Nik Ruzyanei
Bahar, Norharlina
Ibrahim, Normala
Baharudin, Azlin
Wan Ismail, Wan Salwina
Sim, Su Tein
Abdul Aziz, Melisa
Tan, Kit Aun
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description 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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spelling upm-960012023-03-10T08:01:33Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/96001/ Are Malaysian youths overdependent on the internet?: a narrative review Nik Jaafar, Nik Ruzyanei Bahar, Norharlina Ibrahim, Normala Baharudin, Azlin Wan Ismail, Wan Salwina Sim, Su Tein Abdul Aziz, Melisa Tan, Kit Aun 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. Frontiers Media 2021 Article PeerReviewed Nik Jaafar, Nik Ruzyanei and Bahar, Norharlina and Ibrahim, Normala and Baharudin, Azlin and Wan Ismail, Wan Salwina and Sim, Su Tein and Abdul Aziz, Melisa and Tan, Kit Aun (2021) Are Malaysian youths overdependent on the internet?: a narrative review. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12. pp. 1-7. ISSN 1664-0640 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.710790/full 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.710790
spellingShingle Nik Jaafar, Nik Ruzyanei
Bahar, Norharlina
Ibrahim, Normala
Baharudin, Azlin
Wan Ismail, Wan Salwina
Sim, Su Tein
Abdul Aziz, Melisa
Tan, Kit Aun
Are Malaysian youths overdependent on the internet?: a narrative review
title Are Malaysian youths overdependent on the internet?: a narrative review
title_full Are Malaysian youths overdependent on the internet?: a narrative review
title_fullStr Are Malaysian youths overdependent on the internet?: a narrative review
title_full_unstemmed Are Malaysian youths overdependent on the internet?: a narrative review
title_short Are Malaysian youths overdependent on the internet?: a narrative review
title_sort are malaysian youths overdependent on the internet?: a narrative review
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