Prevalence and Associated Factors of Internet Addiction Among Male Students of Jubail University College, Saudi Arabia
International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and Learning
; 13(1):1-16, 2023.
Article
in English
| ProQuest Central | ID: covidwho-20243571
ABSTRACT
This study aims to determine the associated factors and prevalence of Internet addiction among Jubail University College – Male Branch students. Descriptive cross-sectional method was applied. 171 students participated. Self-administered survey questionnaire was the data-gathering instrument. Young's Internet Addiction Test was used to determine the level of internet usage. Factors associated with high internet consumption are accessibility, boredom, isolation, and extreme weather condition. Covid-19 pandemic changed the way respondents consume internet. It also changed the respondents' sleeping pattern and increases the average internet usage per day. Though the internet played a vital role during Covid-19 pandemic, it also increases the dependency of students on it. Higher number of moderate level internet addiction has been found among respondents. Therefore, it is encouraged that JUC should design a program to address the current situation.
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Type of study:
Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Language:
English
Journal:
International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and Learning
Year:
2023
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Article
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