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One of the first experts to notice that some people were spending an unhealthy amount of time on the Internet was Kimberly Young, Ph.D., an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Pittsburgh, Bradford. In 1994, Young launched the first major study of the problem, surveying nearly 500 avid Internet users about their online habits. Because there was no formal definition for the disorder -- which she quickly christened "Internet addiction" -- Young classified study participants as "dependent" or "nondependent" Internet users based on their answers to seven questions she adapted from those used to diagnose pathological gambling. (Sample question: Do you experience withdrawal symptoms -- depression, agitation, moodiness -- when not on-line?) Those who answered "yes" to three or more questions were classified as dependent.
It has been great talking to each of you. I have decided that I would rather meet friends than meet someone interested in a benefit relationship...for the time being.
If you are interested drop me a line.
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