THE IMPACT OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' INDIVIDUAL HEALTH PERCEPTIONS ON INTERNET ADDICTION LEVELS

Year 2024, Volume: 14 Issue: 27, 422 - 436, 31.05.2024

Mustafa Filiz Yalçın Karagöz

https://doi.org/10.53092/duiibfd.1403360

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of university students' individual health perceptions on the level of internet addiction. Additionally, the study aims to reveal differences in internet addiction and individual health perceptions among students based on various demographic variables. A total of 286 students from Düzce University participated in the study. The data collection tools used were the Internet Addiction Scale and Individual Health Perception Scales. It was found that the students' levels of internet addiction were low, while their individual health perceptions were at a moderate level. The average internet addiction scores were relatively higher for male students, those enrolled in formal education, and those with a moderate income level compared to other groups. It was observed that the level of health perception did not vary according to students' income status, gender, type of settlement, and type of education. A weak relationship was identified between university students' health perceptions and internet addiction. These findings contribute significantly to understanding the relationship between internet addiction and health perceptions among university students. However, it should be noted that further research is needed to better comprehend the complexity of this relationship. This study may serve as a foundation for future research aiming to develop effective intervention strategies against internet addiction.

Keywords

Digital Addiction, Health Perception, University Students

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ÜNİVERSİTE ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN BİREYSEL SAĞLIK ALGILARININ İNTERNET BAĞIMLILIK DÜZEYLERİNE ETKİSİ

Abstract

Bu çalışmada amaç, üniversite öğrencilerinin bireysel sağlık algılarının internet bağımlılık düzeyi üzerinde etkisini ortaya koymaktır. Ayrıca öğrencilerin çeşitli demografik değişkenlere göre internet bağımlılık ve bireysel sağlık algılarına yönelik farklılıkları ortaya koymaktır. Çalışmaya Düzce üniversitesinde eğitim gören 286 öğrenci katılım sağlamıştır. Veri toplama aracı olarak internet bağımlılığı ölçeği ve bireysel sağlık algısı ölçekleri kullanılmıştır. Öğrencilerin internet bağımlılık düzeylerinin düşük, bireysel sağlık algılarının ise orta düzeyde olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ortalama internet bağımlılık skorları erkek, örgün öğrenim ve orta gelir düzeyine sahip öğrencilerde diğer gruplara nispetem daha yüksektir. Öğrencilerin gelir durumuna, cinsiyete, yerleşim türüne ve eğitim türüne göre sağlık algı düzeyi değişmediği tespit edilmiştir. Üniversite öğrencilerinin sağlık algıları ile internet bağımlılığı arasında zayıf bir ilişki bulunmuştur. Bu bulgular, üniversite öğrencilerinin internet bağımlılığı ve sağlık algıları arasındaki ilişkiyi anlamak için önemli bir katkı sağlamaktadır. Ancak, bu ilişkinin karmaşıklığını daha iyi anlamak için daha fazla araştırmaya ihtiyaç olduğu unutulmamalıdır. Bu çalışma, internet bağımlılığına karşı etkili müdahale stratejileri geliştirme çabalarına yönelik gelecekteki çalışmalar için temel oluşturabilir.

Keywords

Dijital Bağımlılık, Sağlık Algısı, Üniversite Öğrencileri

Ethical Statement

The board granted permission for ethical suitability with its decision number E-18457941-050.99-83654 dated February 28, 2023.

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