Examining the Relationship Between Digital Device Usage Time, Digital Stress, and Digital Burnout Among University Students

Abstract

This study aims to examine the relationship between university students’ digital device usage time and their levels of digital stress and digital burnout. The research, conducted using a correlational survey design, included a total of 338 students (223 females and 115 males) enrolled in various universities during the 2024–2025 academic year. The data collection instruments were the Multidimensional Digital Stress Scale, the Digital Burnout Scale, and a Personal Information Form. Data were analyzed using Pearson’s product-moment correlation and multiple regression analyses. The findings revealed a positive and low-level significant relationship between digital device usage time and digital stress. However, no statistically significant relationship was found between device usage time and digital burnout. This result suggests that intensive use of digital devices may cause digital stress in the short term, but longer-term and chronic use may be required for it to evolve into burnout. The findings highlight the importance of developing interventions aimed at reducing digital stress among university students.

Keywords

• Digital stress
• Digital burnout
• University students

Ethical Statement

I hereby declare that all data obtained within the scope of this study have been collected, processed, and reported in accordance with the principles of scientific research ethics.

Thanks

We thank the university students who participated in the study for their support.

Üniversite Öğrencilerinde Dijital Cihaz Kullanım Süresi ile Dijital Stres ve Dijital Tükenmişlik Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi

Abstract

Bu çalışma, üniversite öğrencilerinin dijital cihaz kullanım süresi ile dijital stres ve dijital tükenmişlik düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. İlişkisel tarama deseni ile yürütülen araştırmada 2024–2025 eğitim yılında farklı üniversitelerde öğrenim gören toplam 338 öğrenci (223 kadın, 115 erkek) yer almıştır. Veri toplama araçları olarak Çok Boyutlu Dijital Stres Ölçeği, Dijital Tükenmişlik Ölçeği ve Kişisel Bilgi Formu kullanılmıştır. Veriler Pearson çarpım momentler korelasyonu ve çoklu regresyon analizleri ile değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular, dijital cihaz kullanım süresi ile dijital stres arasında pozitif ve düşük düzeyde anlamlı bir ilişki olduğunu göstermiştir. Ancak cihaz kullanım süresi ile dijital tükenmişlik arasında istatistikî olarak anlamlı bir ilişki saptanmamıştır. Bu sonuç, dijital cihazların yoğun kullanımının kısa vadede dijital stres oluşturabileceğini, ancak tükenmişliğe dönüşmesi için daha uzun süreli ve kronik kullanım gerektiğini düşündürmektedir. Bulgular, üniversite öğrencilerinde dijital stresin azaltılmasına yönelik müdahalelerin geliştirilmesinin önemini vurgular.

Keywords

• Dijital stres
• Dijital tükenmişlik
• Üniversite öğrencileri

Ethical Statement

Bu çalışma kapsamında elde edilen tüm verilerin bilimsel araştırma etiği ilkelerine uygun biçimde toplandığını, işlendiğini ve raporlandığını beyan ederim.

Thanks

Çalışmaya katılan üniversite öğrencilerine destekleri için teşekkür ederiz.

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