Internet Use and Addiction: A Cross-sectional Study to ascertain Internet Utilization Level for Academic & Non-Academic Purpose among Medical and University Students of Bangladesh
Abstract
Introduction: The Internet is an essential component for providing current and up to date information in education. Despite the significant advantages, misuse of internet results Internet addiction (IA) disorder. The present study aims to determine the level of IA and internet behavior pattern among medical and university students of Bangladesh.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out among 379 students of Bangladesh from one private medical college and one private university of Chittagong during the study period from 2017 to 2018. “Young’s IA test (IAT)’’ was used. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, the independent t-test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were utilized and P<0.05 as significant.
Results: The mean± SD of “IAT” score was 47.97±13.61. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.83. The majority (54.88%) of the participants was “mild user’’. The majority (63.39%) of the medical students was “mild user,’’ and the majority (61.60%) of the university students were “moderate user.” Statistically, a significant difference was found between “IAT” score and “Duration of internet use” of the medical and university students (p = 0.00). A significant difference was observed between age, sex, and IA. The majority (86.61%) of medical students used the internet for social networking, and the majority (71.2%) of university students used the internet for education purpose. Maximum participants use “Smartphone” and “mobile 3G” and had an email address and a social network account.
Conclusion: Early detection of internet dependence could help to take appropriate steps to tackle the growing problem of IA.
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References
- Dr Md Zakirul IslamProfessor and Head Eastern Medical College and HospitalComilla, BangladeshEmail: zakirulislamcom7@gmail.com
- Dr Nor Azlina A RahmanAssistant Professor and Head International Islamic UniversityKuantan, MalaysiaEmail: nazara@iium.edu.my
- Dr Ahmed Faisel Ghazi Lecturer and HeadUniversity Sultan Zainal AbidinKuala Terengganu, MalaysiaEmail: ahmedghazi@unisza.edu.my
Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Asma Mostafa
0000-0003-4924-9977
Bangladesh
Rozina Hoque
0000-0002-8156-4961
Bangladesh
Ruma Chakraborty
This is me
0000-0003-1324-9377
Bangladesh
Mainul Haque
0000-0002-6124-7993
Malaysia
Mohammed Saifuddin Munna
This is me
0000-0002-4917-519X
Bangladesh
Publication Date
October 23, 2019
Submission Date
February 6, 2019
Acceptance Date
October 5, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 11 Number: 3
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