Research Article

Investigation of University Students' Internet Addiction Levels and Social Media Use Characteristics: A Descriptive Study

Volume: 13 Number: 1 June 28, 2022
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Investigation of University Students' Internet Addiction Levels and Social Media Use Characteristics: A Descriptive Study

Abstract

Excessive Internet use can lead to addiction and cyber bullying behaviors based on technology especially among the young. The aim of this study was to examine the Internet addiction levels and characteristics of social media use of peers following peer education regarding Internet addiction and cyber bullying awareness conducted among university students. This study is the second stage of the İzmir Universities Platform Administration Era of Dokuz Eylül University Social Responsibility Project: Digital Citizenship: Do Not Be Addicted and Bully, Use the Internet Consciously and Safely. The study examines the Internet use characteristics and Internet addiction levels of young people through interviews with university students who attended the peer awareness education with their peers. The study sample consisted of 1644 students, of which 188 students were entitled to receive a certificate following completion of peer education, selected by random sampling. The data were acquired through a Peer Interview Form, Internet Addiction and Cyber Bullying Peer Satisfaction Survey, and Internet Addiction Scale. The research findings revealed that Internet addiction was higher in male students than in female students, and the students who used the Internet more than 4 hours a day had high levels of loss of control, desire to stay online, and social relationship breakdowns. The students used the Internet mostly for social interaction/communication, listening to music, and watching movies rather than education and academic purposes. This study demonstrated that peer education can be used as an effective method in awareness studies regarding Internet use.

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Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 28, 2022

Submission Date

October 31, 2021

Acceptance Date

May 30, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Volume: 13 Number: 1

APA
Hotar, N., Topçu Kabasakal, Z., Uyanık, G., Yılmaz, M., Kuruoğlu Kandemir, E., Demir, K., Bakalım, O., Canoğlu, İ., Günvar, T., & Özer, P. (2022). Investigation of University Students’ Internet Addiction Levels and Social Media Use Characteristics: A Descriptive Study. Batı Anadolu Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi, 13(1), 569-580. https://doi.org/10.51460/baebd.1017062
AMA
1.Hotar N, Topçu Kabasakal Z, Uyanık G, et al. Investigation of University Students’ Internet Addiction Levels and Social Media Use Characteristics: A Descriptive Study. WAJES. 2022;13(1):569-580. doi:10.51460/baebd.1017062
Chicago
Hotar, Nükhet, Zekavet Topçu Kabasakal, Gülçin Uyanık, et al. 2022. “Investigation of University Students’ Internet Addiction Levels and Social Media Use Characteristics: A Descriptive Study”. Batı Anadolu Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi 13 (1): 569-80. https://doi.org/10.51460/baebd.1017062.
EndNote
Hotar N, Topçu Kabasakal Z, Uyanık G, Yılmaz M, Kuruoğlu Kandemir E, Demir K, Bakalım O, Canoğlu İ, Günvar T, Özer P (June 1, 2022) Investigation of University Students’ Internet Addiction Levels and Social Media Use Characteristics: A Descriptive Study. Batı Anadolu Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi 13 1 569–580.
IEEE
[1]N. Hotar et al., “Investigation of University Students’ Internet Addiction Levels and Social Media Use Characteristics: A Descriptive Study”, WAJES, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 569–580, June 2022, doi: 10.51460/baebd.1017062.
ISNAD
Hotar, Nükhet - Topçu Kabasakal, Zekavet - Uyanık, Gülçin - Yılmaz, Medine - Kuruoğlu Kandemir, Emel - Demir, Kadir - Bakalım, Orkide - Canoğlu, İsmail - Günvar, Tolga - Özer, Pınar. “Investigation of University Students’ Internet Addiction Levels and Social Media Use Characteristics: A Descriptive Study”. Batı Anadolu Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi 13/1 (June 1, 2022): 569-580. https://doi.org/10.51460/baebd.1017062.
JAMA
1.Hotar N, Topçu Kabasakal Z, Uyanık G, Yılmaz M, Kuruoğlu Kandemir E, Demir K, Bakalım O, Canoğlu İ, Günvar T, Özer P. Investigation of University Students’ Internet Addiction Levels and Social Media Use Characteristics: A Descriptive Study. WAJES. 2022;13:569–580.
MLA
Hotar, Nükhet, et al. “Investigation of University Students’ Internet Addiction Levels and Social Media Use Characteristics: A Descriptive Study”. Batı Anadolu Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 13, no. 1, June 2022, pp. 569-80, doi:10.51460/baebd.1017062.
Vancouver
1.Nükhet Hotar, Zekavet Topçu Kabasakal, Gülçin Uyanık, Medine Yılmaz, Emel Kuruoğlu Kandemir, Kadir Demir, Orkide Bakalım, İsmail Canoğlu, Tolga Günvar, Pınar Özer. Investigation of University Students’ Internet Addiction Levels and Social Media Use Characteristics: A Descriptive Study. WAJES. 2022 Jun. 1;13(1):569-80. doi:10.51460/baebd.1017062

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