Examination Of Nomophobia, Internet Addiction And Loneliness Levels Of University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Year 2024, Volume: 12 Issue: 3, 259 - 276, 30.09.2024

Mehmet Altın , Mehmet Ali Üzgü

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the nomophobia, internet addiction, and loneliness levels of university students. The study group of this cross-sectional study consisted of 966 university students who responded to the items digitally and manually. Personal information form, Young Internet Addiction Scale Short Form, UCLA Loneliness Scale, and Nomophobia Scale were used as data collection tools. SPSS version 24 was used for data analysis. It was found that students who used the internet for 5 hours or more had higher scores in nomophobia and loneliness. Additionally, male students had higher scores in nomophobia and internet addiction compared to female students. Sedentary students had higher scores in nomophobia and internet addiction compared to athletes. Based on the findings of this study, it can be said that sports have positive reflections on emotions and behaviors such as nomophobia, internet addiction, and loneliness. As the duration of internet use increases, emotions and behaviors such as addiction, anger, and loneliness negatively impact individuals' experiences.

Keywords

Sport, Loneliness, Internet, Nomophobia, Addiction, University Students

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