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Whose work are you reviewing?

Smithme2

Link to draft you're reviewing
Internet addiction disorder
Link to the current version of the article (if it exists)
Cognitive-behavioral model of pathological Internet use [revised]
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[edit] This model defines IAD as pathological Internet use (PIU). In 2001, the cognitive-behavioral model for excessive use of the Internet was created. This model proposed that already existing psychosocial problems (e.g., depression, anxiety, substance abuse) were more likely to lead to the development of excessive and maladaptive behaviors related to the Internet. Importantly, Davis categorized problematic behaviors on the Internet into two categories: specific pathological Internet use (SPIU) and generalized pathological Internet use (GPIU). SPIU behaviors include frequently accessing things such as pornography or other sexually explicit material, stock trading, and online gambling. GPIU behaviors simply include fixating on the Internet itself, rather than particular materials that are accessed through the Internet. Additionally, people engaged in GPIU behaviors are drawn by the different forms of communication that the Internet allows them to engage in. In general, the Internet would lead to maladaptive cognitions, and predisposed vulnerability could reinforce this relationship.

Moreover, the higher the individual's level of adaptation to undesirable behavior, the more likely pathological Internet use is to occur, which also means a higher level of addiction to the Internet.

Evaluate the drafted changes

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After reading through the article, the contributions of my peer seem to be relevant and appropriate. I do think the article would benefit if this information was briefly mentioned throughout the lead section. I think that the information adds a lot of depth into the mental health consequences of internet use disorder. I think that more information into SPIU and GPIU behaviors would add and interesting section to the article and provide more appropriate information into the consequences of internet use disorder. The tone of you contribution seems to remain neutral/unbiased and flows well with the rest of the article. Your chosen sources also seem to be appropriate. Overall, I think you did very well on your article contribution.