西南石油大学学报(社会科学版) ›› 2014, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (5): 18-22.DOI: 10.11885/j.issn.1674?5094.14052802

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A Study on Gender Differences in Pathological Internet Use of College Students in Anhui Province

LI Yan-yan  HE Cheng-sen YANG Ping LI Wei-xia   

  1. 1. Department of Psychology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei Anhui, 230039, China; 2. College of Clinical Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei Anhui, 230601, China
  • Online:2014-09-01 Published:2014-09-01

Abstract:

Objective: To investigate gender differences of PIU of college students in Anhui province, and to provide scientific basis for taking intervention measures in the future. Methods:2000 college students in Anhui province were surveyed about diagnostic criteria of PIU and college students’ network behavior. Results:The reported rate of male college students with PIU (13.7%) is higher than that of female students (9.3%), which is of statistical significance (P﹤0.05). Differences also exist in content and purposes of Internet use and in gender temperament. Conclusion: There is a certain relationship between gender and Internet use. Physiological factors, gender temperament and social culture are factors of important influences on PIU.

Key words: college students, PIU, gender differences, physiological differences, social culture