18 Questions
What is one important precursor to social anxiety according to research findings?
Insecure attachment style with family
According to a study by Bifulco et al. (2006), what was found to be associated with social anxiety?
Time spent on the internet
What did the study by Muris et al. (2000) find in relation to youth with excessive internet use?
High levels of social anxiety and worry
According to Eng et al. (2001), what was found in youth with social anxiety?
Internet addiction
What did the study by Kalaitzaki and Birtchnell (2013) confirm as a mediating role between paternal bonding and internet addiction?
Negative relating to others and loneliness
What did research findings show about people with social anxiety and excessive internet use?
More severe form of social anxiety
What is the operational definition of internet addiction according to DSM V?
Problematic, compulsive use of the internet resulting in loss of control, tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms.
How is social anxiety operationally defined?
Social anxiety is defined as the excessive fear of being embarrassed or rejected by others.
According to Hypothesis H1, who is expected to have higher internet addiction, boys or girls?
Boys are expected to have higher internet addiction.
What factor is positively associated with internet addiction according to Hypothesis H3?
Student's age, education, income, and daily internet usage are positively associated with internet addiction.
According to Hypothesis H2, who is expected to have higher social anxiety, girls or boys?
Girls are expected to have higher social anxiety.
What is the relationship between internet addiction and social anxiety according to Hypothesis H4?
Internet addiction is positively associated with social anxiety.
What is the purpose of the present research?
Examine the relationship between internet addiction and social anxiety.
According to Caplan (2010), what concept characterizes the preference for online social interaction over face-to-face communication?
Preference for online social association (POSI).
How is social anxiety manifested according to the text?
Blushing, difficulty in communication, heart palpitation, excessive sweating.
What did previous researches highlight about college students' social anxiety levels in relation to social media?
The level of social anxiety is higher due to more profound communication on social media.
What is the main variable of interest in the present research?
Internet addiction and social anxiety.
How did Allison, Wahlde, Shockley, & Gabbard (2006) describe the preoccupation with using the internet?
Preoccupying with the thought of using the internet.
Explore the relationship between adult attachment style, time spent online, and social anxiety. Learn about how insecure attachment style with family and excessive internet use can be precursors to social anxiety. Discover findings from studies on the association between time spent online and the development of social anxiety.
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