Impact of language learning strategies on technology addiction and coping skills in gifted adolescents

Year 2025, Volume: 13 Issue: 1, 19 - 32, 30.03.2025

Murat Demirekin , Seda Sur

https://doi.org/10.17478/jegys.1565804

Abstract

Aim of this study is to examine the effect of language learning strategies on technology addiction and coping skills in gifted adolescents. In this regard, relational screening model was implemented in this study. The study group of the research consisted of 246 adolescents between the ages of 10-18 who were studying in Science and Art Centers and who volunteered to be included in the present research. The relevant data were obtained by applying ‘Demographic Information Form’, ‘Technology Addiction Survey’, ‘Language Learning Strategies Inventory’, and ‘Coping Scale for Adolescents’. Independent sample t-test was used to compare the averages of two groups in demographic variables; One-way ANOVA test result was used to compare more than two independent groups. Both univariate and multivariate regression analyses were used to evaluate the predictability of the dependent variable by the independent variable(s). Pearson correlation coefficient was calculated in the relationship analysis of the scales. The analysis of the data revealed that the level of technology addiction of adolescents was significantly high. Negative coping and avoidant coping levels of adolescents were significantly high. Active coping levels were found to be significantly low. According to the results obtained when technology addiction and coping skills of gifted adolescents were investigated, we determined a negative and significant relationship between technology addiction and active coping. There was a positive and significant relationship between technology addiction and negative coping. Some demographic variables significantly affected the development of technology addiction and coping strategies. In the current study, the importance of guiding gifted adolescents and developing awareness about language learning strategies for the development of active coping strategies was emphasized respectively. It is anticipated that the data obtained in the study will create an important information infrastructure in interventions related to technology addiction and coping skills in gifted adolescents.

Keywords

gifted , adolescence , technology addiction , coping skills

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