Alone and lonely? How physical and perceived isolation can lead to problematic internet use

• Main Authors: Goh, Zhang Hao, Tandoc, Edson C., Chan, Vanessa Xinyi
• Other Authors: Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Business::Information technology; Social Isolation; Problematic Internet Use
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/170404
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Although physical isolation measures can stem the spread of COVID-19, they can also heighten individuals’ perceived isolation and feeling of loneliness, resulting in problematic internet use (PIU). However, studies have rarely investigated both the effects of physical and perceived isolation on PIU....