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A Qualitative Research on the Concept of Digital Dementia from the Perspective of Academics

Cilt: 16 Sayı: 1 25 Nisan 2025
Çankırı Karatekin Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi Kapak
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A Qualitative Research on the Concept of Digital Dementia from the Perspective of Academics

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Aim: The incidence of dementia is increasing worldwide, posing a significant health challenge. While dementia has many causes, the frequency of exposure to digital technologies is believed to accelerate the process of digital dementia. The aim of this study is to conduct a qualitative investigation into the concept of digital dementia from the perspective of academics, aiming to understand the effects of digital technology use on cognitive functions and to explore the definition, symptoms, and prevention of digital dementia in depth. Method: Qualitative research method was used in the study. The research was designed with a phenomenological approach and the criterion sampling method, one of the purposeful sampling methods, was used as the sampling method. In the research, a semi-structured interview form was prepared and data was collected using the in-depth interview technique. In the research, the data collected from 12 academics were analyzed thematically. Results: In the research; It is seen that the participants use digital technology mostly for shopping, obtaining information and education, that digital technologies have a negative impact on the physical, psychological, cognitive and social health of the participants, and the concept of digital dementia is expressed as a new concept by the participants. Conclusion: In order to better understand the effect of digital technologies on cognitive health, it is deemed important to conduct studies on different sample groups in order to better understand the subject. Originality: When the literature was scanned, no study was found that both conceptually expressed the concept of digital dementia and was designed qualitatively. In this respect, the study is original and adds new findings to the literature.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Sağlık Sosyolojisi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yazarlar

Yayımlanma Tarihi

25 Nisan 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

20 Mart 2024

Kabul Tarihi

13 Şubat 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 16 Sayı: 1

DOI

https://doi.org/10.54558/jiss.1455858

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA65YA35PD

Kaynak Göster

RIS / Bibtex
APA
Çakmak, R., Topçu, D., & Yıldırım Gürkan, D. (2025). A Qualitative Research on the Concept of Digital Dementia from the Perspective of Academics. Çankırı Karatekin Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, 16(1), 152-160. https://doi.org/10.54558/jiss.1455858
AMA
1.Çakmak R, Topçu D, Yıldırım Gürkan D. A Qualitative Research on the Concept of Digital Dementia from the Perspective of Academics. ÇAKÜ SBED. 2025;16(1):152-160. doi:10.54558/jiss.1455858
Chicago
Çakmak, Rukiye, Damla Topçu, ve Dilek Yıldırım Gürkan. 2025. “A Qualitative Research on the Concept of Digital Dementia from the Perspective of Academics”. Çankırı Karatekin Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi 16 (1): 152-60. https://doi.org/10.54558/jiss.1455858.
EndNote
Çakmak R, Topçu D, Yıldırım Gürkan D (01 Nisan 2025) A Qualitative Research on the Concept of Digital Dementia from the Perspective of Academics. Çankırı Karatekin Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi 16 1 152–160.
IEEE
[1]R. Çakmak, D. Topçu, ve D. Yıldırım Gürkan, “A Qualitative Research on the Concept of Digital Dementia from the Perspective of Academics”, ÇAKÜ SBED, c. 16, sy 1, ss. 152–160, Nis. 2025, doi: 10.54558/jiss.1455858.
ISNAD
Çakmak, Rukiye - Topçu, Damla - Yıldırım Gürkan, Dilek. “A Qualitative Research on the Concept of Digital Dementia from the Perspective of Academics”. Çankırı Karatekin Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi 16/1 (01 Nisan 2025): 152-160. https://doi.org/10.54558/jiss.1455858.
JAMA
1.Çakmak R, Topçu D, Yıldırım Gürkan D. A Qualitative Research on the Concept of Digital Dementia from the Perspective of Academics. ÇAKÜ SBED. 2025;16:152–160.
MLA
Çakmak, Rukiye, vd. “A Qualitative Research on the Concept of Digital Dementia from the Perspective of Academics”. Çankırı Karatekin Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, c. 16, sy 1, Nisan 2025, ss. 152-60, doi:10.54558/jiss.1455858.
Vancouver
1.Rukiye Çakmak, Damla Topçu, Dilek Yıldırım Gürkan. A Qualitative Research on the Concept of Digital Dementia from the Perspective of Academics. ÇAKÜ SBED. 01 Nisan 2025;16(1):152-60. doi:10.54558/jiss.1455858