@article{article_1544535, title={Investigation of the relationship between digital obesity status and alexithymia in young people aged 10-24}, journal={Journal of Clinical Psychology Research}, volume={9}, pages={156–162}, year={2025}, DOI={10.57127/kpd.26024438.1544535}, author={Yıldırım, Mehmet Salih}, keywords={young people, digital obesity, alexithymia}, abstract={In today’s rapidly digitalizing world, concepts such as digital obesity and alexithymia are becoming increasingly important. This study aims to examine the relationship between digital obesity and alexithymia in young people aged 10-24. In addition, it is aimed to raise awareness about the effects of digital technologies on health and to contribute to individuals developing healthier digital habits. This descriptive and correlational study was conducted between May 2023 and July 2023 with individuals between the ages of 10-24 (N = 391) in schools affiliated with Ağrı Provincial Directorate of National Education and Ağrı Ibrahim Çeçen University. The SPSS 22 package program and R programming language 4.1.3 were used in the study. It was found that as the digital obesity status of young people increased, the level of alexithymia also increased. In addition, it was determined that the Elastic Network Regression method is the best model that can be used to predict the level of alexithymia. According to Shapley value, the most important variable in predicting alexithymia was found to be digital obesity. In the study, it was determined that as the level of digital obesity increased, the level of alexithymia also increased. In combating digital obesity and alexithymia, it is recommended to provide educational programs and guidance services to encourage individuals to develop conscious digital usage habits.}, number={2}, publisher={Klinik Psikoloji Araştırmaları Derneği}, organization={This study was carried out with the project code "DAHMYO.23.001" with Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University Scientific Supported by the Research Project.}