International College Students' Internet Addiction and Associated Factors

• In Event: 14.046 - Poster Session 1
  In Poster Session: 14.046-6 - Contemporary Mental Health Issues Facing Students and Schools

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine associated factors (e.g., demographic factors, students’ characteristics, academic performance, parents’ education, socio-economic status, self-esteem, and psychological well-being) to international college students’ Internet addiction using a quantitative method. International students who are male, non-native English speakers, and less religious showed higher rate of Internet addiction compared to their counterparts. Academic performance, socio economic status, self-esteem, and psychological well-being were significantly correlated with students’ Internet addiction. For regression analysis, self esteem and psychological well-being were negative predictors of Internet addiction among international students while socio-economic status and academic performance were positive predictors of Internet addiction. Discussions and implications for research and practice are presented.

Author

• Katie K. Koo, Texas A & M University Commerce