Research Article

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERNET ADDICTION, SLEEP QUALITY, AND HOPELESSNESS IN ADOLESCENTS

Volume: 5 Number: 3 November 30, 2024
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERNET ADDICTION, SLEEP QUALITY, AND HOPELESSNESS IN ADOLESCENTS

Abstract

Objective: An association between sleep quality, depression, and internet addiction has been established by studies. However, there is a gap in the literature regarding the relationship between hopelessness, an early indicator of mental health issues such as depression, and internet addiction, as well as sleep quality.. Aim: This study aimed to examine the prevalence of internet addiction, hopelessness, and sleep quality in adolescents and explore the associations among these variables. Method: This cross-sectional survey was conducted between January -February 2024 and involved 660 high school students. Data were collected using the Internet Addiction Test, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the Beck Hopelessness Scale. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression. Results: The mean Internet Addiction Test score was 47.92 ± 8.2, indicating that 15.8% of students exhibited dependent internet use. The average Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score was 6.82 ± 6.2, with 27.7% of students experiencing poor sleep quality. The mean Beck Hopelessness Scale score was 7.54 ± 8.4. Results revealed a positive moderate correlation between internet addiction and sleep quality, as well as between internet addiction and hopelessness. A positive, weak correlation existed between sleep quality and hopelessness. Conclusion: Overall, this study confirms the presence of internet addiction, poor sleep quality, and hopelessness among adolescents. Given these relationships, interventions should address not only internet addiction but also aim to enhance sleep quality and reduce hopelessness in this population.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Pediatric Health and Illnesses Nursing, Public Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 6, 2024

Publication Date

November 30, 2024

Submission Date

February 22, 2024

Acceptance Date

August 5, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 5 Number: 3

APA
Tek Ayaz, S. (2024). THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERNET ADDICTION, SLEEP QUALITY, AND HOPELESSNESS IN ADOLESCENTS. YOBÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi, 5(3), 209-219. https://izlik.org/JA98KR33PB
AMA
1.Tek Ayaz S. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERNET ADDICTION, SLEEP QUALITY, AND HOPELESSNESS IN ADOLESCENTS. YOBÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi. 2024;5(3):209-219. https://izlik.org/JA98KR33PB
Chicago
Tek Ayaz, Suzan. 2024. “THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERNET ADDICTION, SLEEP QUALITY, AND HOPELESSNESS IN ADOLESCENTS”. YOBÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi 5 (3): 209-19. https://izlik.org/JA98KR33PB.
EndNote
Tek Ayaz S (November 1, 2024) THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERNET ADDICTION, SLEEP QUALITY, AND HOPELESSNESS IN ADOLESCENTS. YOBÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi 5 3 209–219.
IEEE
[1]S. Tek Ayaz, “THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERNET ADDICTION, SLEEP QUALITY, AND HOPELESSNESS IN ADOLESCENTS”, YOBÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 209–219, Nov. 2024, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA98KR33PB
ISNAD
Tek Ayaz, Suzan. “THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERNET ADDICTION, SLEEP QUALITY, AND HOPELESSNESS IN ADOLESCENTS”. YOBÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi 5/3 (November 1, 2024): 209-219. https://izlik.org/JA98KR33PB.
JAMA
1.Tek Ayaz S. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERNET ADDICTION, SLEEP QUALITY, AND HOPELESSNESS IN ADOLESCENTS. YOBÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi. 2024;5:209–219.
MLA
Tek Ayaz, Suzan. “THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERNET ADDICTION, SLEEP QUALITY, AND HOPELESSNESS IN ADOLESCENTS”. YOBÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi, vol. 5, no. 3, Nov. 2024, pp. 209-1, https://izlik.org/JA98KR33PB.
Vancouver
1.Suzan Tek Ayaz. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERNET ADDICTION, SLEEP QUALITY, AND HOPELESSNESS IN ADOLESCENTS. YOBÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi [Internet]. 2024 Nov. 1;5(3):209-1. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA98KR33PB