Server connection versus marital disconnection: An investigation of the effect of internet addiction on couple burnout in Iran

Bagheri, Reyhaneh; Ostovar, Shahla; Griffiths, Mark D.; Hashim, Intan Hashimah Mohd

doi:10.1016/j.techsoc.2022.102163

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“…Data was collected through the use of a special questionnaire which was presented to (10) experts in various fields of nursing. They are (2) pediatric, (2) psychiatric, and (6) community nursing.…”

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“…This could affect other aspects of life, such as work performance, family ties, and academic success (9) . A variety of risk factors are associated with I.A., Including sociodemographic characteristics (such as male gender, younger age, and relatively high family income), Internet use patterns (such as online activity, use of social applications and games), psychological variables (such as impulsive behavior, neuroticism, and isolation), and the accompanying pathological symptoms (such as depressive episodes, tension, and general psychopathology), which means that these factors contribute to increasing vulnerability to growing Internet use-related hazards (10,11) .…”

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Internet Addiction among Secondary School Students and Their Awareness of Its Psychosocial Consequences

Alkahazraji,

Yasir

2024

Kufa Jour. Nurs. Sci.

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Background: The Internet has become an essential part of modern life, used by a large number of people of all ages, especially teenagers. Therefore, the number of its users around the world is increasing daily, exposing some to its negative effects such as Internet addiction (I.A.). Internet Addiction is the frequent and reckless use of electronic devices, which may be present for a long time when engaging in non-work-related activities which can lead to physical, social, psychological, and academic problems. Objective: The current study was conducted to determine the I.A. level among secondary school students and determine the extent of their awareness effects of I.A. Methodology: A cross-section descriptive study design was used through present research from the period of 10th December 2022 to 30th December 2023; the total participants were 765 secondary school students, (390) girls, and (375) boys, recruited from Ten secondary schools in the center and districts of Babylon Governorate in Iraq. The data were gathered by utilizing the structured questionnaire and the interview technique with the participants. Results: The research finding revealed that (69.9%) of the sample recorded a high level of I.A. The majority of Internet addicts are males. Most of the study participants have a fair level of awareness about the psychosocial effects of I.A. Conclusions: According to the research findings, secondary school students recorded a high level of I.A. with males being the majority among Internet addicts. Most participants demonstrate fair awareness of the psychosocial effects of I.A., and females show higher awareness compared to males. The Internet addiction level among the study sample is not affected by their level of awareness of its psychosocial effects. Recommendations: The researcher recommended that cooperation between the school and parents is necessary to limit the spread of the phenomenon of Internet addiction. Also, recommend conducting similar research on a different sample using new independent variables.

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Internet Addiction among Secondary School Students and Their Awareness of Its Psychosocial Consequences

Alkahazraji,

Yasir

2024

Kufa Jour. Nurs. Sci.

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“…For instance, research indicates that internet use reduces individuals' communication with their families (Kraut et al, 1998). Internet gaming disorder can also lead to a decrease in the quality of family communication (Koning et al, 2018), causing time management problems and emotional conflicts, which can have negative effects on marital relationships (Bagheri et al, 2023). This issue is also prevalent among the adolescent population.…”

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confidence: 99%