Why endless scrolling gets harder to stop: Three drivers of problematic internet use revealed
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The article reports on a study led by Professor Matthias Brand from the University of Duisburg-Essen regarding problematic internet use. The research validates the I-PACE model, identifying three psychological drivers—reward-seeking, inner compulsion, and diminished self-control—that contribute to excessive online behavior.
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Why endless scrolling gets harder to stop: Three drivers of problematic internet use revealed Gaby Clark scientific editor Robert Egan associate editor Why do so many people lose control over their internet use?
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The article reports on a study led by Professor Matthias Brand from the University of Duisburg-Essen regarding problematic internet use. The research validates the I-PACE model, identifying three psychological drivers—reward-seeking, inner compulsion, and diminished self-control—that contribute to excessive online behavior.