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ADOLESCENTS INTERNET USE – A REASON OF CONCERN OR A RELIEF?
ADOLESCENTS INTERNET USE – A REASON OF CONCERN OR A RELIEF?

Author(s): Gabriela Elena Chele, Cristinel Stefanescu, Andreea Iordache, George Florian Macarie, Ana Voichita Tebeanu
Subject(s): Philosophy
Published by: Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai
Keywords: adolescents; internet use; addiction; Grounded Theory.

Summary/Abstract: The impact of Internet use is being investigated increasingly, and scientists are beginning to address a greater amount of related issues. Using semi-structured interviews, in a qualitative setting, we addressed the current experience as Internet users of 20 Romanian adolescents of 15-16 years old. Following the Grounded Theory approach as a method, initial coding offers insight usage patterns, needs met, perceived risks or effects and personal aims in computer use. Further stages of analysis should reveal relational issues of context of the participants’ experiences. The knowledge from current research will contribute to the better understanding of the development of the excessive Internet use or addictive behaviors of adolescents. Also, it will help identify patterns of the Internet usage development, with interest in health prevention strategies.

  • Issue Year: 58/2013
  • Issue No: Sp.Issue
  • Page Range: 119-124
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: English
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