Abd Al-Hadi Hasan1, Alaa' Abu Jaber2. 1. Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, Nursing Department, Alhamra District, Palestine Street, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address: aalhasan@fakeeh.care. 2. Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, Nursing Department, Alhamra District, Palestine Street, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study aimed to describe the prevalence of Internet addiction (IA) among undergraduate students, and its impact on psychological distress and coping strategies. METHODS: Data were collected using a convenience sample of 163 student nurses. FINDINGS: The results showed that there was high prevalence rate of IA among students. In addition, the use of avoidance and problem-solving coping mechanism was statistically significant among the IA group compared with the non-IA group (p < 0.05). This was associated with a more negative impact on psychological distress and self-efficacy (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: IA is an increasing problem in the general population and among university students. It can affect many aspects of a student's life and performance. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The results will raise awareness of the deleterious effects of IA on a wide range of student life.
PURPOSE: This study aimed to describe the prevalence of Internet addiction (IA) among undergraduate students, and its impact on psychological distress and coping strategies. METHODS: Data were collected using a convenience sample of 163 student nurses. FINDINGS: The results showed that there was high prevalence rate of IA among students. In addition, the use of avoidance and problem-solving coping mechanism was statistically significant among the IA group compared with the non-IA group (p < 0.05). This was associated with a more negative impact on psychological distress and self-efficacy (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: IA is an increasing problem in the general population and among university students. It can affect many aspects of a student's life and performance. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The results will raise awareness of the deleterious effects of IA on a wide range of student life.
Authors: José Manuel Otero-López; María José Santiago; María Cristina Castro Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-01-19 Impact factor: 3.390
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