Problematic internet use and its impact on well-being and executive function among healthy young adults Internet use, Executive function, Psychological well-being, Young adult
Conditions
Interventions
Healthy young adults aged 18 to 35 years without internet addiction confirmed using a standardized internet addiction assessment questionnaire and included as the control group.,Healthy young adults a
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Participants without internet addiction,Participants with internet addiction
Sponsors
University of Phayao
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Thai ethnicity 2. Age between 18 and 35 years 3. Ability to read and write Thai 4. Ability to adequately hear and see to complete the assessments 5. Normal cognitive function, as assessed by a standardized preliminary cognitive screening test 6. Willingness to participate in the study and ability to provide written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Communication impairments affecting comprehension or appropriate response 2. Visual impairment, including color vision deficiency 3. Cognitive impairment, including disorientation, memory deficits, or impaired attention 4. History of central nervous system disorders 5. History of substance abuse or illicit drug use
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Executive function At study enrollment Neuropsychological tests for executive function | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mental well-being At study enrollment Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7,Sleep quality At study enrollment Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index,Physical health status At study enrollment Blood pressure and Bioelectrical impedance analysis | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactWalailuk Phusan
University of Phayao
Outcome results
None listed