Internet addiction as a comorbid condition among users with mild intellectual disability
Journal: Open Journal of Psychiatry & Allied Sciences (Vol.11, No. 1)Publication Date: 2020-04-07
Authors : Manoj Kumar Sharma BK Leeshma K Prasad Mh Ameer Hamza Ashwini Tadpatrikar Pranjali Chakraborty Thakur Priya Singh;
Page : 52-54
Keywords : Socialisation. Knowledge. Addictive Behaviour. Life Style. Technology.;
Abstract
Background: Internet use provides the user with intellectual disability an opportunity for socialisation, entertainment, and knowledge. User with mild intellectual disability use internet more frequently during free time as well as for entertainment. The present case study is on the use of internet among users with mild intellectual disability. The users approached for management of addictive behaviour. Material and methods: Clinical interview, the Internet Addiction Test, the Problematic Online Gaming Questionnaire, and the Pornography Addiction Screening Tool were administered in individual setting. Results: The users found to have addictive use of internet, pornography, and game. It was associated with disturbance in their life style. Conclusions: It has implications for screening the addictive use of technology and their management among users with mild intellectual disability.
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