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Using Path Analysis to Investigate Predictors of Problematic Internet Use Among Hong Kong Adolescents

Authors
Fung Chin1, *, Chi Hung Leung2, *
1Gratia Christian College, Shek Kip Mei, HKSAR, China
2The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, HKSAR, China
*Corresponding author. Email: fchin@gratiaedu.hk
*Corresponding author. Email: chhleung@eduhk.hk
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Fung Chin, Chi Hung Leung
Available Online 27 December 2022.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-096-1_11How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Meaning in life; Attachment; Internet addiction; Problematic Internet use; Anxiety; Depression
Abstract

This study tested perceived meaning in life (an individual variable), and adolescent-parent attachment (a systemic variable), as well as other Internet-related emotions and behaviors, as predictors of Problematic Internet use. A random selection of 479 students from six secondary schools in Hong Kong, aged between 11 and 19 years old (40.3% male and 59.7% female) completed questionnaires (C-IAT, C-MLQ, C-IPPA, DASS21) in their classrooms. Path analysis showed that only adolescent-father attachment was the strongest predictor of Problematic Internet use, with presence of meaning, time using the Internet on weekends, education level, depression and stress level also contributing significant variance. The results have implications for future research and the prevention and treatment of Problematic Internet use. Our study used a multivariate approach to test whether adolescent–parent attachment and meaning in life could predict adolescent PIU. This study is a major step towards understanding the individual and systemic variables that may play a role in the development of PIU.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the Meaning in Life International Conference 2022 - Cultivating, Promoting, and Enhancing Meaning in Life Across Cultures and Life Span (MIL 2022)
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Atlantis Highlights in Social Sciences, Education and Humanities
Publication Date
27 December 2022
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10.2991/978-94-6463-096-1_11
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2667-128X
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10.2991/978-94-6463-096-1_11How to use a DOI?
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© 2022 The Author(s)
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