Casual user or addict? Where do you fall on new ‘internet addiction spectrum’?

If you’re concerned you or someone in your life may be spending too much time online, scientists at the University of Surrey have developed a new internet addiction “spectrum” that categorizes internet users into five groups based on their online habits. They show no signs of addiction and generally sway older (average age: 33.4 years-old). They show no signs of addiction and generally sway older (average age: 33.4 years-old). Experimenters are more willing to try new apps and technology, and their average age is between 22.8 and 24.3. “Our study underscores the need for tailored interventions and support for individuals at various stages of internet addiction.