Problematic Internet Use in Malta Amongst Young People Aged Between 18-30 Years: A Quantitative Study
Study details
| Year: | 2015 |
| Scope: | National |
| Countries: | Malta |
| Methodology: | Empirical research – Quantitative |
| Methods of data collection: | Survey |
| Researched Groups: | Children |
| Children Ages: | Young adults (19-24 Years old) |
| Funder: | The President's Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society |
| Funder Types: | National Government / Ministry |
| Has Formal Ethical Clearance: | Yes |
| Consents: | Consent obtained from children |
| Informed Consent: | Consent obtained |
| Ethics: | Ethical considerations and/or protocol mentioned in the research design |
| Data Set Availability: | Not mentioned |
Goals
This research aims to "investigate the prevalence of PIU amongst a representative
random sample of young people in Malta aged between 18-30 years. The current study will be measuring PIU based on Young’s (1998) criteria that was used in the development of the IAT... The study attempts to specifically address the following questions: What is the prevalence of PIU amongst young Maltese people aged 18-30 years?; What socio-demographic variables are associated with excessive or problematic use? Likewise, what socio-demographic variables are associated with moderate or lower levels of Internet
use?" (NCFA, 2015; p. 9).