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UPI [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-09-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
- Social Problems
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pathological Internet use
1, record 1, English, pathological%20Internet%20use
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PIU 1, record 1, English, PIU
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- problematic Internet use 2, record 1, English, problematic%20Internet%20use
correct
- PIU 2, record 1, English, PIU
correct
- PIU 2, record 1, English, PIU
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pathological Internet use (PIU) is characterized by excessive or poorly-controlled preoccupations, urges or behaviors regarding Internet use that lead to impairment or distress. PIU has conceptually been modelled as an impulse-control disorder and classified as a taxonomy of behavioral addiction akin to the nature of pathological gambling. 1, record 1, English, - pathological%20Internet%20use
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Problematic Internet Use (PIU) refers to a range of repetitive impairing behaviors, such as excessive video gaming, cybersex, online buying, gambling, streaming, social media use, online searching for health-related info and inability to control the amount of time spent interfacing with digital technology. 2, record 1, English, - pathological%20Internet%20use
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
- Problèmes sociaux
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- utilisation pathologique d'Internet
1, record 1, French, utilisation%20pathologique%20d%27Internet
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- UPI 1, record 1, French, UPI
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- utilisation problématique d'Internet 2, record 1, French, utilisation%20probl%C3%A9matique%20d%27Internet
correct, feminine noun
- UPI 3, record 1, French, UPI
correct, feminine noun
- UPI 3, record 1, French, UPI
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nous retiendrons ici le terme d'«utilisation pathologique d'Internet» (UPI) pour référer à une condition où l'utilisateur entretient une relation avec les nouvelles technologies où il lui est difficile de réguler l'ampleur de son investissement sur Internet, combinée à une détresse ou à des impacts négatifs liés à cette utilisation […] 1, record 1, French, - utilisation%20pathologique%20d%27Internet
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-04-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- News and Journalism (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- United Press International
1, record 2, English, United%20Press%20International
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- UPI 1, record 2, English, UPI
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Since 1907, United Press International (UPI) has been a leading provider of critical information to media outlets, businesses, governments and researchers worldwide. UPI is a global operation headquartered in Washington, DC with offices in Beirut, HongKong, London, Santiago, Seoul and Tokyo. UPI licenses content directly to print outlets, online media and institutions of al ltypes. In addition, UPI's distribution partners provide our content to thousands of businesses, policy groups and academic institutions worldwide. Our audience consists of millions of decision-makers who depend on UPI's insightful and analytical stories to make better business or policy decisions. 1, record 2, English, - United%20Press%20International
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Information et journalisme (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- United Press International
1, record 2, French, United%20Press%20International
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- UPI 1, record 2, French, UPI
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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