Factors Influencing Internet Addiction Among University Students in Malaysia: A Review of the Literature

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Publicat a:e-BANGI vol. 22, no. 2 (2025), p. 92-104
Autor principal: Zaidi, Muhammad Amirul
Altres autors: Zainal, Nurzahirah
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520 3 |a Internet addiction is an increasing public concern, especially among university students. Excessive Internet use for social networking, online gaming, and browsing is a defining feature of this issue. It can interfere with social connections, mental health, and academic achievement. Due to their increased access to digital devices, social networking, and online entertainment, university students in Malaysia are susceptible to this addiction. Internet addiction is on the rise due to several factors, including peer pressure, social isolation, academic pressure, and mental health issues. The drive for social approval and the normalization of excessive Internet use through sites like social networking and competitive gaming exacerbate the issue significantly. Majority of the university students in Malaysia display at least mild symptoms of Internet addiction. They find it challenging to strike a balance between their academic obligations and their leisure online activities due to the ubiquitous availability of the Internet via smartphones and campus networks. Existing studies on Internet addiction among university students in Malaysia have explored psychological, social, behavioral, and technological factors, often in isolation. However, there is a gap in exploring the integrated impact of these factors and their coexistence within the university context. Hence, this study aims to provide a comprehensive review of these contributing factors among university students in Malaysia. Universities should take some initiatives to introduce digital literacy workshops, digital detox programs, and peer support groups to combat this issue. In the digital age, these initiatives will support improved mental health, academic achievement, and general well-being. 
651 4 |a Malaysia 
653 |a Behavior 
653 |a Peer relationships 
653 |a Smartphones 
653 |a Support groups 
653 |a Entertainment 
653 |a Mental disorders 
653 |a Life satisfaction 
653 |a Colleges & universities 
653 |a Games 
653 |a University students 
653 |a Social networks 
653 |a Health initiatives 
653 |a Young adults 
653 |a Academic achievement 
653 |a Internet access 
653 |a College students 
653 |a Connectedness 
653 |a Health care 
653 |a Addictions 
653 |a Mental health 
653 |a Networking 
653 |a Social isolation 
653 |a Digital literacy 
653 |a Anxiety 
653 |a Leisure 
653 |a Internet 
653 |a Peer pressure 
653 |a Shopping 
653 |a Peers 
653 |a Workshops 
653 |a Literature reviews 
653 |a Well being 
653 |a Addictive behaviors 
653 |a Public interest 
653 |a Normalization 
653 |a Loneliness 
653 |a Learning environment 
653 |a Computer & video games 
653 |a Peer influence 
653 |a Social support 
653 |a Social factors 
700 1 |a Zainal, Nurzahirah  |u Department of English Language, Centre of Languages and General Studies, Universiti Islam Melaka, 78200, Melaka, Malaysia 
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