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Addictions in the virtual world

Publication at Faculty of Science |
2020

Abstract

Meanwhile it is apparent that the problems with alcohol abuse, cigarette smoking and even illegal substance use among Czech teenagers are declining, there is a new alarming trend to focus on - an increasing number of excessive internet users. This paper presents the results of the first survey on internet use among Czech teenagers under the ESPAD study and it shows a high penetration of internet use in Czech teenagers.

It focuses on social networks and online gaming and potential factors that influence these online activities.