Analysis of current situation and influencing factors of Internet addiction in college students of Shijiazhuang city

Objective To learn the status and influencing factors of Internet addiction in college students of Shijiazhuang City and to provide evidence for prevention of Internet addiction in College students. Methods A total of 5 485 college students from 9 universities in Shijiazhuang city were investigated using simple random sampling method to study the general demographic characteristics,Internet addiction,life events,psychological symptoms. Results The Internet addiction rate was 12. 84% in Shijiazhuang City,in which male 18. 85% and female 7. 58%; There were significant difference in four factors including interpersonal relationship,study pressure,punishment and health adaptation,college students with Internet addiction were higher than normal college students(P 0. 01); In term of the 9 factors from SCL- 90 questionnaire,college students with Internet addiction were higher than normal students(P 0. 05); The cause of Internet addiction related to gender,hometown,family situation,monthly living expenses,interpersonal relationship,study pressure,punishment,interpersonal sensitivity and depression(P 0. 01). Conclusion The status of Internet addiction of college students in Shijiazhuang city is not optimistic. Most college students with Internet addiction often have serious mental health problems. Family and university should take effective prevention and intervention measures.