The results of this study revealed that general self-esteem, social self-esteem, home-family self-esteem and total self-esteem were significantly and negatively correlated with Internet addiction among adolescents. Furthermore, social self-esteem and home-family self esteem were found to be significant predictors of Internet addiction. In the literature, it can be seen that many studies has been examined the association between self-esteem and pathological Internet use (Armstrong, Phillips & Salling, 2000; Griffiths & Banyard, 2005; Kim & Davis, 2009 Niemz). Based on the results of these studies, we can conclude that a negative relationship exists between these two variables. Griffith’s (2000) studies provide important findings in disclosing this relationship. He states that the participants’ use of Internet is highly associated with its perception as a coping style and way of a compensation of some deficiencies such as low self-esteem. According to him, it allows them to feel better, because it is an alternative for which they take different personality and social identity. In other words, they highly satisfy themselves in this way. As can be seen, when individuals evaluate themselves in a negative way, they may perceive the Internet as a way for the compensation of these negations and increasing internet use may turn into a dependent relationship.