Research Article

Evaluation of Factors Affecting Technology Addiction Levels in Nurses

Volume: 2 Number: 2 May 31, 2026
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Evaluation of Factors Affecting Technology Addiction Levels in Nurses

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the factors affecting technology addiction levels among nurses Method: Designed as a descriptive study, the research was conducted with 161 nurses working at a state hospital. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form and the Technology Addiction Scale. Descriptive statistics and appropriate inferential analyses were employed to examine the relationships between technology addiction levels and sociodemographic and occupational variables. Results: Among the participants, 58.4% were female, 52.2% were aged between 26 and 40 years, and 60.2% held a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, 32.3% reported spending 5–6 hours per day on social networking platforms. The mean Technology Addiction Scale score was 69.603, indicating a moderate level of technology addiction. Statistical analyses revealed that gender, substance use, years of professional experience, and duration of social network use had significant effects on technology addiction levels among nurses. Conclusion: The findings indicate that nurses experience a moderate level of technology addiction, influenced by both demographic and behavioral factors. It is recommended that all determinants of technology addiction among nurses be comprehensively addressed and that policymakers and healthcare planners implement appropriate preventive and intervention strategies accordingly.

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Ethical Statement

The necessary legal and ethical approvals were obtained for the conduct of this study. In this context, written permission was secured from Rize State Hospital under the Rize Provincial Health Directorate (Document No: 64247179-799). Additionally, ethical approval was granted by the Ethics Committee of Social and Human Sciences at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University (Decision No: 2020/36, Date: May 21, 2020). The study was carried out in accordance with ethical principles and in line with the Declaration of Helsinki.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Mental Health Nursing

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

May 31, 2026

Submission Date

January 16, 2026

Acceptance Date

March 23, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 2 Number: 2

APA
Usta, A., Kızıltan, B., & Uzun Şahin, C. (2026). Evaluation of Factors Affecting Technology Addiction Levels in Nurses. Northern Journal of Health Sciences, 2(2), 70-82. https://doi.org/10.71340/njhs.1865406
AMA
1.Usta A, Kızıltan B, Uzun Şahin C. Evaluation of Factors Affecting Technology Addiction Levels in Nurses. Northern Journal of Health Sciences. 2026;2(2):70-82. doi:10.71340/njhs.1865406
Chicago
Usta, Abdullah, Belkız Kızıltan, and Ceyda Uzun Şahin. 2026. “Evaluation of Factors Affecting Technology Addiction Levels in Nurses”. Northern Journal of Health Sciences 2 (2): 70-82. https://doi.org/10.71340/njhs.1865406.
EndNote
Usta A, Kızıltan B, Uzun Şahin C (May 1, 2026) Evaluation of Factors Affecting Technology Addiction Levels in Nurses. Northern Journal of Health Sciences 2 2 70–82.
IEEE
[1]A. Usta, B. Kızıltan, and C. Uzun Şahin, “Evaluation of Factors Affecting Technology Addiction Levels in Nurses”, Northern Journal of Health Sciences, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 70–82, May 2026, doi: 10.71340/njhs.1865406.
ISNAD
Usta, Abdullah - Kızıltan, Belkız - Uzun Şahin, Ceyda. “Evaluation of Factors Affecting Technology Addiction Levels in Nurses”. Northern Journal of Health Sciences 2/2 (May 1, 2026): 70-82. https://doi.org/10.71340/njhs.1865406.
JAMA
1.Usta A, Kızıltan B, Uzun Şahin C. Evaluation of Factors Affecting Technology Addiction Levels in Nurses. Northern Journal of Health Sciences. 2026;2:70–82.
MLA
Usta, Abdullah, et al. “Evaluation of Factors Affecting Technology Addiction Levels in Nurses”. Northern Journal of Health Sciences, vol. 2, no. 2, May 2026, pp. 70-82, doi:10.71340/njhs.1865406.
Vancouver
1.Abdullah Usta, Belkız Kızıltan, Ceyda Uzun Şahin. Evaluation of Factors Affecting Technology Addiction Levels in Nurses. Northern Journal of Health Sciences. 2026 May 1;2(2):70-82. doi:10.71340/njhs.1865406