Internet use and addiction symptoms among young adults during the COVID-19 Movement Control Order: Associations with anxiety and depression

• Main Authors: Sam, Mary Mee Yee, Siau, Ching Sin, Fitriana, Mimi, Amini, Mansour, Rabbani, Mohtaram, Prawiromaruto, Ian Griffin, Yahya, Amira Najiha
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier 2022
• Subjects: BF Psychology
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/43291/; https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85127527784&doi=10.34044%2fj.kjss.2022.43.1.22&partnerID=40&md5=c62d5a2e3ec920ae8303cfc14ca8d58b

The disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown have encouraged increased internet use and addiction among young adults. Past studies have indicated that internet addiction is often associated with depression and anxiety. The study aimed to examine the duration of internet use; estimate the...