THE IMPACT OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' INDIVIDUAL HEALTH PERCEPTIONS ON INTERNET ADDICTION LEVELS-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

THE IMPACT OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' INDIVIDUAL HEALTH PERCEPTIONS ON INTERNET ADDICTION LEVELS

Published:2024-05-31 Issue:27 Volume:14 Page:422-436
ISSN:1309-4602
Container-title:Dicle Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi
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Filiz Mustafa¹^ORCID,Karagöz Yalçın²^ORCID

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1. ARTVİN ÇORUH ÜNİVERSİTESİ, İŞLETME FAKÜLTESİ, SAĞLIK YÖNETİMİ BÖLÜMÜ, SAĞLIK YÖNETİMİ PR.

2. DUZCE UNIVERSITY

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of university students' individual health perceptions on the level of internet addiction. Additionally, the study aims to reveal differences in internet addiction and individual health perceptions among students based on various demographic variables. A total of 286 students from Düzce University participated in the study. The data collection tools used were the Internet Addiction Scale and Individual Health Perception Scales. It was found that the students' levels of internet addiction were low, while their individual health perceptions were at a moderate level. The average internet addiction scores were relatively higher for male students, those enrolled in formal education, and those with a moderate income level compared to other groups. It was observed that the level of health perception did not vary according to students' income status, gender, type of settlement, and type of education. A weak relationship was identified between university students' health perceptions and internet addiction. These findings contribute significantly to understanding the relationship between internet addiction and health perceptions among university students. However, it should be noted that further research is needed to better comprehend the complexity of this relationship. This study may serve as a foundation for future research aiming to develop effective intervention strategies against internet addiction.

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Dicle University

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