Applied Science Private University

Volume 35, 2023 · Issue 1 · Open Access · Double-blind Peer-review

Original Research Article

The Predictive Ability of Alexithymia on Internet Addiction among Yarmouk University Students

1 Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan

2 Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan

* Corresponding author: Rami Tashtoush ([email protected])

Published: 01 Apr 2023

Abstract

Abstract: This study examined whether alexithymia predicts internet addiction among Yarmouk University students. The findings showed that alexithymia was higher among students in humanities colleges, while internet addiction was higher among second-year students. A positive correlation was found between alexithymia and internet addiction.

KeywordsAlexithymiaInternet AddictionUniversity Students

Main Subjects

Educational Studies

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