New Education and Learning Science and Technology Study Results Reported from D. Acier et al.

According to recent research published in the journal Computers & Education, "Despite a growing number of publications on problematic Internet use (PIU), there is no consensus on the nature of the phenomenon, its constituent criteria, and its clinical threshold."

"This qualitative study examines the perceptions of addiction counsellors who have managed individuals with PIU in Quebec (Canada). Four focus groups were conducted with 21 addictions counsellors working in public addiction rehabilitation centres," wrote D. Acier and colleagues.

The researchers concluded: "Groups were digitally recorded, transcribed using a word processor, and analyzed using N'vivo 8.0 software. The results present the perceptions of counsellors regarding case management issues, including problematic applications, clinical picture, number of hours of Internet use for assessment, and for treatment."

Acier and colleagues published their study in Computers & Education (Problematic Internet use: Perceptions of addiction counsellors. Computers & Education, 2011;56(4):983-989).

For additional information, contact D. Acier, University of Nantes, Faculty Psychology, Chemin Cens du Tertre, BP 81227, F-44312 Nantes 3, FRANCE.

The publisher's contact information for the journal Computers & Education is: Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd., the Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GB, England.

Keywords: Computers, Education and Learning Science and Technology, Software.

This article was prepared by Education Letter editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2011, Education Letter via VerticalNews.com.