The relationship between problematic internet use of adolescents and their level of satisfaction with family life

Ayşe Nur Kalkan; Esin Cerit

Article Details

The relationship between problematic internet use of adolescents and their level of satisfaction with family life

Authors:

Ayşe Nur Kalkan | Esin Cerit

Publisher:

Pamukkale University

Main Topics:

Psikiyatri

Journal:

Pamukkale Tıp Dergisi Vol.16 Issue 2, pp.326-336

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001281304

pISSN:

1308-0865

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Abstract:

 Purpose: This study aimed to determine the relationship between the level of problematic internet use of adolescents and their level of satisfaction with family life. Material and method: This cross-sectional descriptive study included 508 volunteer students who were attending high schools in Yozgat city centre in the 2021-2022 academic year. The research data were collected between 27.12.2021-22.04.2022, using a Personal Information Form, the Problematic Internet Use Scale, and the Family Life Satisfaction Scale. Questionnaires created through Google Forms were sent to students smartphones. In the data analysis, the t-test, One-Way Analysis of Variance ANOVA, correlation analysis and linear regression analysis were used. Results: The results of the analysis revealed a significant negative relationship between the problematic internet use of adolescents and their level of satisfaction with family life r:-0.262, p0.001. An increase in family life satisfaction was determined to reduce the level of problematic internet use β1:-0.209, p0.001. Family income and academic achievement were found to be predictors of problematic internet use p0.05. Conclusion: From the results of the study, it was concluded that problematic internet use behavior increased in adolescents with low family life satisfaction. In this context, it is recommended to conduct preventive, protective, and educational studies that emphasize the importance of the family in the development of adolescents as healthy internet users, and to include the use of different methods in the follow-up studies, including other possible predictors.

 Purpose: This study aimed to determine the relationship between the level of problematic internet use of adolescents and their level of satisfaction with family life. Material and method: This cross-sectional descriptive study included 508 volunteer students who were attending high schools in Yozgat city centre in the 2021-2022 academic year. The research data were collected between 27.12.2021-22.04.2022, using a Personal Information Form, the Problematic Internet Use Scale, and the Family Life Satisfaction Scale. Questionnaires created through Google Forms were sent to students smartphones. In the data analysis, the t-test, One-Way Analysis of Variance ANOVA, correlation analysis and linear regression analysis were used. Results: The results of the analysis revealed a significant negative relationship between the problematic internet use of adolescents and their level of satisfaction with family life r:-0.262, p0.001. An increase in family life satisfaction was determined to reduce the level of problematic internet use β1:-0.209, p0.001. Family income and academic achievement were found to be predictors of problematic internet use p0.05. Conclusion: From the results of the study, it was concluded that problematic internet use behavior increased in adolescents with low family life satisfaction. In this context, it is recommended to conduct preventive, protective, and educational studies that emphasize the importance of the family in the development of adolescents as healthy internet users, and to include the use of different methods in the follow-up studies, including other possible predictors.

 Purpose: This study aimed to determine the relationship between the level of problematic internet use of adolescents and their level of satisfaction with family life. Material and method: This cross-sectional descriptive study included 508 volunteer students who were attending high schools in Yozgat city centre in the 2021-2022 academic year. The research data were collected between 27.12.2021-22.04.2022, using a Personal Information Form, the Problematic Internet Use Scale, and the Family Life Satisfaction Scale. Questionnaires created through Google Forms were sent to students smartphones. In the data analysis, the t-test, One-Way Analysis of Variance ANOVA, correlation analysis and linear regression analysis were used. Results: The results of the analysis revealed a significant negative relationship between the problematic internet use of adolescents and their level of satisfaction with family life r:-0.262, p0.001. An increase in family life satisfaction was determined to reduce the level of problematic internet use β1:-0.209, p0.001. Family income and academic achievement were found to be predictors of problematic internet use p0.05. Conclusion: From the results of the study, it was concluded that problematic internet use behavior increased in adolescents with low family life satisfaction. In this context, it is recommended to conduct preventive, protective, and educational studies that emphasize the importance of the family in the development of adolescents as healthy internet users, and to include the use of different methods in the follow-up studies, including other possible predictors.

 Amaç: Bu araştırmada ergenlerin problemli internet kullanım düzeyleri ile aile yaşam doyumu düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Gereç ve yöntem: Araştırma, 2021-2022 Eğitim-Öğretim yılında Yozgat il merkezinde bulunan liselerde öğrenim gören öğrencilerden gönüllü olan 508 öğrencinin katıldığı kesitsel desende tanımlayıcı bir araştırmadır. Araştırma verileri, 27.12.2021-22.04.2022 tarihleri arasında toplanmıştır. Veriler, Kişisel Bilgi Formu, Problemli İnternet Kullanımı Ölçeği, Aile Yaşam Doyumu Ölçeği aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Veriler, öğrencilerin akıllı telefonlarına gönderilen Google Form anketleri aracılığıyla elde edilmiştir. Verilerin analizinde t testi, Tek Yönlü Varyans Analizi ANOVA, korelasyon analizi ve lineer regresyon analizi tekniğinden yararlanılmıştır. Bulgular: Yapılan analiz sonucunda ergenlerin problemli internet kullanımı ile aile yaşam doyumu düzeyleri arasında negatif yönde anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu r:-0.262, p0.001 ve aile yaşam doyumunun artmasının problemli internet kullanım düzeyini azalttığı saptanmıştır β1:-0.209, p0.001. Ayrıca aile geliri ve okul başarısı düzeylerinin problemli internet kullanımının birer yordayıcısı olduğu saptanmıştır p0.05. Sonuç: Çalışmanın sonucunda aile yaşam doyumu düşük olan bireylerde problemli internet kullanımı davranışının arttığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Bu kapsamda, ergenlerin sağlıklı kullanıcılar olarak gelişmelerinde ailenin öneminin vurgulandığı önleyici, koruyucu ve eğitici çalışmaların yapılması ve takip edecek çalışmalarda, başka olası yordayıcıları da içerecek şekilde ve farklı yöntemlerin kullanımına yer verilmesi önerilmektedir.

Article Details

The relationship between problematic internet use of adolescents and their level of satisfaction with family life

Authors:

Ayşe Nur Kalkan | Esin Cerit

Publisher:

Pamukkale University

Main Topics:

Psikiyatri

Journal:

Pamukkale Tıp Dergisi Vol.16 Issue 2, pp.326-336

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001281304

pISSN:

1308-0865

Problematic behavior

internet use

family

life

satisfaction

Problemli davranış

internet kullanımı

aile

yaşam

doyum

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Ayşe Nur Kalkan | Esin Cerit

Publisher: Pamukkale University

Main Topics: Psikiyatri

Journal: Pamukkale Tıp Dergisi Vol.16 Issue 2, pp.326-336

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 5/2023

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001281304

pISSN: 1308-0865

Issues

Authors:

Ayşe Nur Kalkan | Esin Cerit

Publisher:

Pamukkale University

Main Topics:

Psikiyatri

Journal:

Pamukkale Tıp Dergisi Vol.16 Issue 2, pp.326-336

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001281304

pISSN:

1308-0865