Investigation of Association Between Internet Addiction and Quality of Life Dimensions Among University Students
Social Determinants of Health,
Vol. 9 (2023),
1 January 2023
,
Page 1-7
https://doi.org/10.22037/sdh.v9i1.41034
Abstract
Background: Despite the fact that the technology of internet has provided noteworthy chances in economic, communicative, and scientific aspects for societies, its excessive and unsuitable usage particularly during the pandemic of COVID-19, is a serious and significant warning to the well-being and health of the people, particularly the young. The objective of this study was to investigate the association between internet addiction and quality of life dimensions among university students. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 students of Alzahra University of Mashhad, Iran. The data collection tools were demographic questionnaire, Internet Addiction questionnaire and quality of life questionnaire. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS. Results: Most of the participants were of a moderate level of internet addiction (62.5%), 21% of the participants were of the normal level, and 16.5% were of a severe level. There were significant negative correlations between between internet addiction and all dimensions of life quality. Furthermore, based on the analyses of linear regression, psychological symptom was the stronger predictor of internet addiction. Conclusion: If someone suffers from clinical problems such as depression and anxiety she/he is at higher internet addiction risk since some might utilize the internet in order to distract yourself from fears and concerns. These findings are indicative of the importance of preventive actions in the form of educational intervention programs for students concerning to the appropriate Internet usage.
- Internet Addiction Disorder
- Quality of Life
- Students
- Universities
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