Research Article

Investigation of variables associated with internet addiction

Volume: 3 Number: 1 January 6, 2017
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Investigation of variables associated with internet addiction

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the variables that are associated with internet addiction. The study sample included a total of 120 individuals (53 women and 67 men) living in Istanbul. The research data were collected through Personal Information Form, Internet Addiction Scale, Satisfaction with Life Scale, UCLA Loneliness Scale, and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. The data were analyzed using the SPSS software package, independent sample t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Pearson's correlation coefficient. The analyses showed no significant correlation between internet addiction and the variables of gender, age, educational level, daily internet usage, life satisfaction, self-esteem. There was a significant relationship between internet addiction and the variables of loneliness and knowledge about cyber crimes. The research findings indicated that higher levels of loneliness meant increased internet addiction, while lower levels of loneliness meant decreased internet addiction. Besides, those knowledgeable about cyber crimes were found to have lower levels of internet addiction, as compared to those unaware of cyber crimes.

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Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Aslıhan Eroğlu
23.Motorlu Piyade Tümen Komutanlığı Hasdal/İstanbul
Türkiye

Seda Bayraktar
AKDENİZ ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Türkiye

Publication Date

January 6, 2017

Submission Date

December 1, 2016

Acceptance Date

January 1, 2017

Published in Issue

Year 2017 Volume: 3 Number: 1

APA
Eroğlu, A., & Bayraktar, S. (2017). Investigation of variables associated with internet addiction. International Journal of Social Sciences and Education Research, 3(1), 184-199. https://doi.org/10.24289/ijsser.270680
AMA
1.Eroğlu A, Bayraktar S. Investigation of variables associated with internet addiction. International Journal of Social Sciences and Education Research. 2017;3(1):184-199. doi:10.24289/ijsser.270680
Chicago
Eroğlu, Aslıhan, and Seda Bayraktar. 2017. “Investigation of Variables Associated With Internet Addiction”. International Journal of Social Sciences and Education Research 3 (1): 184-99. https://doi.org/10.24289/ijsser.270680.
EndNote
Eroğlu A, Bayraktar S (January 1, 2017) Investigation of variables associated with internet addiction. International Journal of Social Sciences and Education Research 3 1 184–199.
IEEE
[1]A. Eroğlu and S. Bayraktar, “Investigation of variables associated with internet addiction”, International Journal of Social Sciences and Education Research, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 184–199, Jan. 2017, doi: 10.24289/ijsser.270680.
ISNAD
Eroğlu, Aslıhan - Bayraktar, Seda. “Investigation of Variables Associated With Internet Addiction”. International Journal of Social Sciences and Education Research 3/1 (January 1, 2017): 184-199. https://doi.org/10.24289/ijsser.270680.
JAMA
1.Eroğlu A, Bayraktar S. Investigation of variables associated with internet addiction. International Journal of Social Sciences and Education Research. 2017;3:184–199.
MLA
Eroğlu, Aslıhan, and Seda Bayraktar. “Investigation of Variables Associated With Internet Addiction”. International Journal of Social Sciences and Education Research, vol. 3, no. 1, Jan. 2017, pp. 184-99, doi:10.24289/ijsser.270680.
Vancouver
1.Aslıhan Eroğlu, Seda Bayraktar. Investigation of variables associated with internet addiction. International Journal of Social Sciences and Education Research. 2017 Jan. 1;3(1):184-99. doi:10.24289/ijsser.270680

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