Üniversite Öğrencilerinde İnternet Bağımlılığı, Yalnızlık Düzeyleri ve İlişkili Faktörler: Türkiye Örneği: Kesitsel Bir Çalışma

Abstract

Objective: This cross-sectional study was conducted to determine internet addiction, level of loneliness of university students and related factors. Material and Methods: The population of the research is 51,835 undergraduate and associate degree students, and the sample of the research is 1,643 students. The students in sample were randomly selected to represent each of the classes, departments they study. In the research, questionnaire form, Young's Internet Addiction Scale and University of California, Los Angeles Loneliness Scale were used as data collection tools. Data obtained in the study were evaluated in the SPSS 21.0 program and in the electronic environment. Results: While 2.1% of the students participating in the research are dependent on the internet, 26% are probable, 71.9% are not. Male gender, singleparent family, low-high income, having another addiction or diagnosed disease were found to be risk factors for internet addiction. Female gender, high mother education, low income level and having a diagnosed disease were found to be risk factors of loneliness. Internet addiction and loneliness level of those affected by internet use and family, friend and lover relationships were found to be higher. Conclusion: There is a positive correlation between students' internet addiction level and level of loneliness. It may be recommended to repeat the study in different sample groups and to carry out public health nursing practices related to preventive measures.