Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-20-2026
Abstract
The internet has the potential to provide inaccurate, misleading and alarming information. Individuals may begin to hyper fixate on their symptoms and overall health when being provided with worse-case scenario answers. This experience can lead an individual to develop health anxiety, a condition characterized by excessive fear and worry due to a perceived threat to individuals health.
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Recommended Citation
Lakelyn Jonell. "The Extent to which Online Symptom Searching Predicts Health Anxiety Among Adults" (2026). Psychology Student Publications. 143.
https://commons.und.edu/psych-stu/143
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