Teachers’ views on stress and internet addiction due to cultural differences
Abstract
Technology and internet usage, which has become a common practice in almost every context, sometimes becomes a source of stress for the individuals, on the other hand, it also acts as a means of coping with stress. The adaptation process to be experienced by individuals who have participated in a new culture may form stress sources in these individuals, and this stress may lead to internet addiction. The purpose of this research is to review the stress sources of the teachers assigned in Van province of Turkey from other provinces and the relationship between the stress sources and internet addiction tendency. The research was conducted with 17 teachers working in Van province. The data of the research was collected by semi-structural interview form developed by researchers. Descriptive analysis and content analysis techniques were used in the analysis of data. As a result of the research, it was found that teachers demonstrate tendency of internet addiction through developing stress due to cultural differences, however they do not attempt to prevent it. It is suggested to detect internet addiction tendencies in teachers assigned in different cultures by research, to prevent the development of addiction behaviour by early interventions and to include teachers assigned in new cultures in cultural adaptation trainings.
Keywords
Culture , Stress , Internet Addiction , Problematic Internet Usage
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