Problematic Internet Use and Personality Traits: Results in Working Age Adults

Problematic Internet use was identified in 10.6% of a sample of 1,109 adults.

• Extraversion and openness to experience are significantly linked to problematic Internet use.
• Individuals with problematic Internet use were more likely to be single.
• Higher education levels were also associated with problematic Internet use.
• The findings are based on a diverse survey conducted among working-age adults.

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