Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS) · 2013 · 35 citations · 0 references
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Public HealthBehavioral SciencesSocial PsychologyAdolescent DevelopmentAdolescent HealthAdolescent MedicineAddictionAddiction AssessmentAdolescent Behavioral HealthAdolescent Health EpidemiologyAdolescent Risk Behavior PreventionRisk Behavior AssessmentAdolescent AddictionAdolescent Risk BehaviorCross-sectional Correlation StudyCross-sectional EpidemiologyInternet Gaming DisorderProblematic Internet UseSubstance Use Epidemiology
This report presents the findings of the EU NET ADB study, funded by the European Commission’s Safer Internet Programme. The EU NET ADB research project aims to augment the knowledge base of the Internet addictive behaviour risk among adolescents in Europe.\nThe participating countries are Greece, Spain, Poland, Germany, Romania, the Netherlands and Iceland. A representative sample of 13.284 adolescents aged 14-17 years attending school, was surveyed between October 2011 and May 2012. The survey included questions on adolescents’ internet access and use; internet addictive behaviour; online communication and social networking; computer gaming and gambling; and other potentially risky as well as positive experiences.