Addiction to internet replies.
This research introduces a new addictive behavior in cyberspace, which is called Internet Reply Addiction. This phenomenon was found and empirically investigated in Korea where addictive behavior on Internet reply is common. This research suggests that the cause of this kind of addiction can be inferred from the Confucian cultural tradition that oppresses free expressions of individuals in real life settings.
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Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea.
D016739:Behavior, Addictive; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D056910:Republic of Korea