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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| author | 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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