Insights sobre a autoconsciência e uso de internet por estudantes de Psicologia

Abstract

Self-consciousness is the ability to guide the attention to oneself aspects. These concept is important in behavior regulation, self-control and, more specifically, for the improve the psychologist work. Many studies suggest that the excessive use of internet can be a harmful habit, inclusive in regulation of actions and consciousness. In this way, the present work aim to investigate a possible association between Internet Addiction and Self-consciousness in Psychology students. The assessment was made by two psychometric testing: Self-Reflection and Insight Scale, and the Internet Addiction Test. The results show a negative relation between Insight scores and Internet Addiction Test scores. The results were discussing considering attentive processes involved in consciousness (Insight) and internet addiction in this population.