Combating harmful Internet use with peer assessment and differential evolution

Harmful Internet use (HIU) is a term coined for the unintended use of the\nInternet. In this study, we propose a more accurate HIU measuring method based\non the peer assessment and differential evolution approach. The sample data\ncomprises a juvenile population in Poland; 267 subjects assessed 1,513 peers.\nIn addition to classic statistical analysis, differential evolution has been\nemployed. Results indicate that there may be a substantially higher rate of HIU\nthan other studies have indicated. More accurate measurement of the adolescent\npopulation influx affected by HIU is needed for healthcare and welfare system\nplanning.\n Presented in Prague, Czech Republic, 20-22 July 2022.\n