Lifestyle Of Young People Research Articles

"An Unchanging God in a Changing World": Sexual Practice and Decision-Making among Christian Women in South Africa.

This study explored the relationship between sexual health and religion among young, Pentecostal Christian women navigating the transition to adulthood in Khayelitsha township,in theCity of Capetown, South Africa. Between February and August 2019, eleven semi-structured interviews and three focus group discussions were conducted. Thematic analysis and discourse analysis were used to analyse the data collected. The study found that the relationship between sexual health and religion was complex and multifaceted, shaped by the religious dichotomisation of "right" and "wrong", socio-economic constraints and culture. Despite the perceived decline of religious influence on the sexual and social lives of youth, religion continues to play an instrumental role in shaping the dreams, aspirations and lifestyles of young people, especially as they transition to adulthood. We argue therefore, that religion is a significant spiritual and cultural resource that young women use to develop their sexual and social identities, although it cannot always be equated with their sexual practice or decision-making related to sexual health. In the light of this, churches should still be seen as key partners in the fight against HIV as their involvement can act as a stabilising force for young people dealing with poverty and uncertainty. Church engagement with young people should offer programmes that include but are not limited to sexual health.

Влияние экзаменационного стресса на вегетативные показатели у студентов с преобладанием флегматического типа темперамента

Exam stress is one of the numerous causes of complex psychophysiological stress in students. One of the modern problems of electrophysiology is the study of the action mechanism of high levels of anxiety in students during and after the examination. The speed of development of the lifestyle of young people and an increase in the level of stress in the environment lead to a change in the relationship in the adaptive function of the body and the emergence of various kinds of deviations. Examination stress is accompanied by the emergence of many complex neurophysiological changes in the body, which negatively affects the life of young men. In all cases, young people strive to achieve their goals, which in itself leads to emotional stress. One of them is the study of the functioning of the nervous system during emotional stress and clarification of the role of various types of the higher nervous system in this. Despite a comprehensive study of this problem, this issue still remains relevant, and the study of the mechanisms of the anxiety process continues. The article presents the results of changes in the level of situational and personal anxiety of the examination process on the indicators of the autonomic nervous system in I and V year students, at the age of 17-21 years, having a type of phlegmatism. Before the beginning of the experiment, the type of temperament was determined by G. Eisenk test. Material and methods. To determine the level of situational and personal anxiety (emotional tension) of 17–21-year-olds, having the phlegmatic type of temperament, we used the method of expressive test two days before the exam, 30 minutes before the exam and 30 minutes after the exam. In all three groups, arterial pressure was measured using the Korotkova method and pulpator method of determining the heart rate per minute. Vegetative tone was calculated based on the Kerdo vegetative index. Results and discussion. The obtained results showed that 17-year-old phlegmatics-first-year students observed differences between the frequencies of cardiac contraction and arterial pressure two days before the exam, 30 minutes before the exam and 30 minutes after the exam. In all groups, the test had a sympathetic character, which testifies to the superiority of the sympathetic nervous system in the duration of the entire examination period. In 21-year-old students-phlegmatics course-vegetative indicators in two days before the exam, 30 minutes before the exam and 30 minutes after the exam differred slightly in comparison with 17-year-olds. Similarly, the Kerdo vegetative index of the 17-year-old students-phlegmatics and 21-year-old students-phlegmatics in all groups had the sympathetic character. This is also evidence of the prevalence of a sympathetic disorder of the sympathetic process used to optimize academic performance, correction of exam stress and protection of students' health

МОНИТОРИНГ И МЕНЕДЖМЕНТ ЗДОРОВЬЯ, ОБРАЗА ЖИЗНИ И ФИЗИЧЕСКОЙ АКТИВНОСТИ СТУДЕНЧЕСКОЙ МОЛОДЕЖИ

The article presents a critical analysis and assessment of the current state of foreign experience in monitoring and management of health, lifestyle and physical activity of student youth. An important aspect of lifestyle monitoring is the assessment of physical activity. However, monitoring is not an end in itself; its results are used to develop approaches and methods of correction, and to manage the situation. The concept of health management is becoming more and more popular as a set of measures to preserve and restore the health of large social groups. One such methodological approach is Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR), a model that uses sports and physical activity to teach adolescents to become personally and socially responsible people. This model focuses on two sets of values: personal responsibility and social responsibility. Effort and self-reliance are goals of personal responsibility, while respecting and helping others is social responsibility. The model has been widely adopted as a program for at-risk youth. The Personal and Social Responsibility Questionnaire (PSRQ) was developed as an indicator for assessing young people’s perceptions of personal and social responsibility. Perceptions of personal and social responsibility are positively correlated with intrinsic motivation. Physical education programs based on health and lifestyle management principles can provide students with positive motivational and emotional experiences that will encourage them to continue participating in physical activity. Physical skills are trasferred into other areas of life activity (SBYD – Sports-Based Youth Development), it is claimed that sports can be used as a tool for psychological, emotional and/or academic development. The research has shown that many sports-based youth development programs contribute to the acquisition of life skills (e.g., leadership, self-control) with the ultimate goal of promoting positive social and academic outcomes for young participants. Researchers call this “life skills transfer” (i.e., the idea that the physical, behavioral and cognitive skills that young people acquire in sports can be used in non-athletic settings to promote healthy development). An important result of the development of the concept of monitoring and managing the health and lifestyle of young people is the formation of a consensus on this issue. According to this consensus, physical activity is seen as an all-encompassing term that consists of many structured and unstructured forms in and outside educational settings, including organized sports, physical education, outdoor recreation, motor programs, breaks, and active modes of transportation. such as cycling and walking.

Hanging Out Phenomenon at Coffee Shop as An Environmental - based Economic tool in Covid-19 Pandemic Era

The cultural phenomenon of hanging out in coffee shops is now a phenomenon often found in big cities. This phenomenon is closely related to various circles, both upper and middle classes, with the age range of adolescents to adults. In the past, the phenomenon of hanging out in a coffee shop was only used as a meeting place for businessmen or office workers, but nowadays, hanging out has become a lifestyle for young people. This phenomenon is interesting to further research under the title "Hanging Out Phenomenon at Coffee Shop as An Environmental-based Economic tool in Covid-19 Pandemic Era". The method in this research is a qualitative method using data collected from observation and literature study. The authors shall describe the phenomenology of hanging out at coffee shops that could affect the environmental-based economy in the Covid-19 pandemic situation.

Alternativne umetničke prakse između moći države i granica slobode

Starting from Theodore Adorno's point of view that the sociability of art is shown through its anti-social character, the paper deals with a sociological analysis of alternative artistic practices and their social reach and boundaries. Associated with a very specific social context, with a clearly established deviation not only from the mainstream of the official, elite art (artistic formalism) but also from the dominant culture and prevailing social values, alternative artistic practices are considered in the context of critical cultural counter-public, which is positioned between the formal and the symbolic powers of the state, on the one hand, and the personal / creative and social freedom of the artist and recipients, on the other hand. In the first part of the paper, we are presented with a general review of the transformations as regards the spheres of artistic creation, reception, and evaluation, which started establishing themselves within Western societies as of the beginning of 20th century, as well as with questioning their most important social functions. Following the existing research and using secondary data sources, the paper continues with an analysis of the underground music scene and lifestyles of young people in Western societies, as well as of those that emerged under the influence of the spread of Western popular culture and art in authoritarian regimes of some Muslim countries in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Although still sporadic, rather marginalized and regime-controlled, these alternative artistic practices contribute to trans-cultural communication and creative and value synergy, gradually undermining rigid social frameworks and belief systems within different societies (Western and Arab-Islamic) but also between them.

Медико-социальные аспекты репродуктивного поведения девушек-студенток

Factors with a significant impact on reproductive behavior include the promotion of sexual violence, widespread bad habits (smoking, alcoholism, drug addiction), fear of not finding or losing a job and financial dependence on parents. The need for active influence on the formation of a healthy lifestyle of young people is due to the significant spread of risky behavior among this category of the population. The purpose of the study: with the survey results to study the peculiarities of reproductive behavior of female students of educational institutions of a typical agro-industrial region of the Central Federal District – the Tambov Region. Materials and methods. The object of our research was female students studying in secondary specialized and higher educational institutions. We conducted an anonymous survey of girls (n = 1569) aged 14–20 years. The questionnaires of the respondents were analyzed in 4 age groups: 14 year olds (n = 117; 7.4 %), 15–16 year olds (n = 704; 44.9 %), 17–18 year olds (n = 530; 33.7 %) and 19–20 year olds (n = 218; 13.9 %). Results. Only 51.1 % of teenage girls aged 14 years believe that sexual activity should begin after marriage, while 48.9 % – before marriage at the age of 17–18 years. The responses of 15 and 16 year olds (52.2 and 47.8 %, respectively) and 18 and 19 year olds (57.95 and 42.05 %, respectively) were distributed in almost the same way. Among girls who have sexual life: only 33.1 % of 15–16-year-old respondents believe that it is worth starting a sexual life after marriage, and among 17–18 year olds only 22.2 % think so. The main reasons for the onset of sexual activity: falling in love – 92.1 % of 15–16 year olds, 82.2 % – 17–18 year olds, 83.3 % – 19–20 year olds; curiosity – 12.7 % of 15–16 year olds, 15.8 % – 17–18 year olds, 10.2 % – 19–20 year olds; experience acquisition – 6.4 % of 15–16 year olds, 5.9 % – 17–18 year olds, 2.8 % – 19–20 year olds; strong sexual attraction – 20.6 % of 15–16 year olds, 24.3 % – 17–18 year olds, 23.2 % – 19–20 year olds. Under the influence of alcohol, 7.9 % of girls aged 15–16 years started sexual life, 18.4 % – at the age of 17–20 years. Conclusion. The application of an integrated approach using a questionnaire of adolescent girls makes it possible to identify risk factors for reproductive health disorders, to investigate the mechanisms of formation of adolescents’ knowledge on healthy lifestyle issues, the dangers of early sexual intercourse, the use of means to prevent sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy.

The Styles Of Using Folk Games In Development Of Healthy Lifestyle

One of the factors in the formation and development and a healthy lifestyle of young people, folk games’ history and scientific analysis and methods of using children’s game are all described in this article. Furthermore, samples and recommendations from games that develop the healthy lifestyle of youth.

Дайджест опитувань U-Report: ІV квартал 2020 р. (кар’єрний розвиток молоді, креативний потенціал молоді, здоровий спосіб життя)

Paper presents the results of the innovative youth project U-Report. Report for October – December 2020: job satisfaction; factors influencing the choice of profession by young people; career development skills; creative leisure; opportunities for the realization of the creative potential of adolescents; the healthy lifestyle of young people.

Application of Apriori Algorithm Method in Sales Analysis of Mountain Bag Brands in Post Stores 1

Nowadays, climbing mountains has become a lifestyle for young people. Outdoor industries that produceclothing, bags and sports shoes participate in developing and following the desires of the market. Eachcompany in producing its products has a special brand. Shop Pos 1 is one of the shops that sell variousclimbing equipment commonly used by climbers to climb mountains. In addition, Pos 1 stores also find itdifficult to get updated information about the level of sales per period. Therefore, we need a decision support systems and methods that can be used to determine business strategies that can provide efficientand effective information, namely data mining using a priori technology association methods. The authorchooses mountain bag products only as research material by selecting brands, completing Avtech, Consina,Co-tracks, Cozmed, Eiger, Forester, Rei, Loss. In analyzing the data, the writer uses a priori algorithmcalculation by testing the hypothesis of two variables between the value of support and the value of trust.After that, a priori algorithm is calculated using Tanagra. Based on analysis conducted by the author, theoperator most preferred by climbers is Avtech, Consina, Cozmed. From these results, it can be used by Pos 1to prepare brand inventory of mountain bag products that are widely bought by buyers and increasebrand inventory.Keywords: Bag Brand, Data Mining, apriori algorithm.

Determinants of Protective Behaviors Against Endocrine Disruptors in Young Korean Women

PurposeA convenience-oriented lifestyle in young people is accompanied by greater consumption of and exposure to endocrine disruptors, which can affect reproductive health, especially in women. We aimed to identify factors that influence protective behaviors against endocrine disruptors among female college students in South Korea. MethodsUsing a cross-sectional survey design, we recruited 199 female college students. A self-administered questionnaire was used, and data were collected at the site. ResultsA healthy lifestyle, information utilization, receiving peer advice on avoiding exposure to endocrine disruptors, and a history of environmental illnesses were found to be significant factors, explaining 42.0% of the variance in protective behaviors against endocrine disruptors. ConclusionHealth consequences of environmental hazards and importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle need to be emphasized in young women's healthcare. Health professionals should advocate for and empower women to protect themselves against endocrine disruptors.

Obstacles to intergenerational communication in caregivers\u2019 narratives regarding young people\u2019s sexual and reproductive health and lifestyle in rural South Africa

BackgroundStatistics from South Africa show the world’s highest HIV prevalence with an estimated seven million people living with the virus. Several studies have pointed to communication about sexuality between parents/caregivers and children as a protective factor. However, communication between generations has been described as problematic, especially due to discomfort in discussing sexual matters. The aim of this study was to explore how caregivers in a poor, rural part of South Africa talked about young people in general, their sexuality, and their lifestyle practices. A particular interest was directed towards central discourses in the caregivers’ narratives and how these discourses were of importance for the caregivers to function as conversation partners for young people.MethodsIn this qualitative study convenience sampling was used to select and invite participants. Information was collected from nine one-on-one interviews conducted with caregivers from rural areas within South Africa. The interview guide included nine main questions and optional probing questions. Each interview took place in an uninterrupted setting of choice associated with the caregivers’ home environment. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed using discourse analysis.ResultsInterview narratives were characterized by three central discourses – demoralized youths in a changing society, prevailing risks and modernity and a generation gap. The youths were discursively constructed as a problematic group relating to specific prevailing risks such as early pregnancies, modern technologies, STI/HIV and contraceptives. The interview narratives illustrated that caregivers tried to impose their views of a respectable lifestyle in young people. At the same time caregivers expressed a morality of despair mirroring a generation gap which counteracted their ability to communicate with their children and grandchildren.ConclusionsThe findings add to the body of earlier research illustrating that rural South African caregivers and their children/grandchildren hold different moral standards. The interview material reflected a ‘clash’ between generations relating to their differing perceptions of a desirable lifestyle. To overcome the generational gap, we recommend further research about how a well-founded national and community collaboration linked to school-based programs can support family participation in order to empower adults in their communication with young people.

Young people's lifestyle and frequency of physical activity – an original study

Abstract Introduction A healthy lifestyle, including healthy eating, frequent physical activity, abstention from recreational substances, appropriate amounts of sleep and restricted amounts of television and computer time have a positive impact on the development and health of adolescents. The aim of the study was to assess selected aspects of adolescent lifestyle with a focus on rates of physical activity. Materials and methods The study material included a questionnaire completed by 304 secondary school students. The answers were analysed with respect to the physical activity of the respondents and then grouped accordingly: group 1 consisted of respondents with a low rate of physical activity, group 2 with a moderate rate of physical activity and group 3 with a high rate of physical activity. Differences in the the percentages of healthy behaviour the groups engaged in was assessed using the Kruskal–Wallis ANOVA on ranks test. Post hoc, a 2-way test with Bonferroni correction was performed. A p value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant for all analyses. Results The recommended number of 4–5 meals a day is consumed mostly by individuals from group 2 (52.94%) and to the least extent by those in group 1 (47.17%). The recommended daily consumption of fruit is mostly reported by respondents from group 3 (39.34%) and the least, by those from group 1 (26.42%). Subjects from group 2 are least likely to drink alcohol, which is harmful for one's health (26.47%); this group also includes the largest number of individuals who do not smoke cigarettes (69.12%). The most favorable behaviour with regards to sleep is displayed by subjects from group 3, in which 10.38% of participants slept for the recommended 8–10 h a day. Conclusions The majority of adolescents, regardless of the frequency of physical activity they undertook, had an unhealthy lifestyle. The most favourable lifestyle was led by subjects who performed physical activity between once a week and a few times a month.

The impact of social media on the lifestyle of young people

Abstract Introduction. Young people are particularly vulnerable to new trends in internet use. Schoolchildren often lose themselves in the virtual world, forgetting about the real world. This leads to difficulties in contact with family or peers, a decline in academic performance, and even to road accidents. Some young people try to gain popularity on the Internet at all costs, thinking that only this will make them better people. In some youth circles, people who are less popular in the Internet are excluded – social media are therefore another reason for dividing young people. Aim. The aim of the study is to determine the habits related to the use of social media by young people in order to analyze the obtained data in terms of: assessing an addiction of the studied group, impact on private life, education and selecting the necessary educational programs. Material and method. The study used an anonymous questionnaire conducted in electronic form on a group of students attending high schools and technical schools all over Poland. The study was conducted using a proprietary questionnaire (Google form) completed online. The questionnaire mainly consisted of closed-ended questions verifying habits related to using social media and a certificate (age, gender, voivodship, size of the place of residence, type of school). The following computer programs were used for statistical analysis of data: Statistica and Microsoft Excel. Results. The research proved that the most popular social media among young people are Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat. Most of the respondents spend 3-4 hours a day on social media. Most of the respondents neglect sleep and household chores because of them. Conclusions. Young people spend too much time during the day using social media. Social media have a negative impact on school education and the length of sleep of young people. A large proportion of young people is unaware of the dangers that await them online, and that social media have a negative impact on interpersonal contacts in the real world, therefore it is necessary to increase the knowledge of young people about the dangers lurking on the Internet and introduce educational programs to solve this problem.

Rural landscapes in Latvia: a comparative analysis of representations and perceptions

As a reflection of Latvian identity, the country’s rural landscapes are a living embodiment of both natural and cultural heritage, contributing to quality of life for local communities and serving as a magnetic pulling factor for international tourists. Traditional farmsteads (viensētas) are perceived as symbolic spaces which have developed gradually, especially since the 19th Century, through annual cycles of farm work alongside extensive farming. Yet their existence is threatened by the impact of transitional changes such as depopulation, globalisation, the non-competitive nature of traditional farming models, and changes in society and the lifestyle of young people. Many abandoned farmsteads are disappearing under large areas of cropland or forest, and some newly built private houses do not have a connection with the traditional rural landscape. The aim of this study is to explore the way that perceptions of farmsteads and rural landscapes have changed over time within local communities. This is done by comparing representations of countryside landscape ideals in the media from 1920 to 1940 and perceptions of farmsteads as an element of countryside landscapes within local rural communities today (<12 % of the population of Latvia lived on a farmstead in 2019). The findings show that in the period when most people lived in the countryside, a particular kind of idealised rural landscape was often visually represented in the mainstream media, strengthening stereotypes about symbolic landscapes. These concepts are still strongly rooted in the perceptions of current rural inhabitants and there was consensus among respondents about the elements which are associated with high-quality rural landscapes. Although the daily routines of the traditional farmstead today have been changed by a number of factors and many elements of the rural landscape have lost their functionality, symbolism — including the iconic image of separate family farmsteads — helps to maintain a continuing metanarrative of national identity, creating nostalgic ties which lead many to have a preference for living in the countryside, holding perceptions about the availability of various ecosystem services next door which will improve their quality of life.

Features of the interaction of players in the organization of group tactical actions in volleyball

The article discusses the features of the interaction of players in the organization of group tactical actions in volleyball. The current state of sports training is characterized. The main methods for mastering and improving the interaction of partners in group tactical attack actions in a relatively short time are disclosed, which is essential in the training of qualified volleyball players.
 The urgency of this issue is caused by the need to improve the system of sports training of students-volleyball players in connection with changes in state-administrative, structural, logistical and economic conditions of work, the need to educate healthy lifestyles in young people, one of the main factors of which should be daily occupation еxercise.
 A specific feature of the game is that any technique is closely linked to other, executable teammates; players' individual tactical actions are a private expression of team tactics. The levels of physical and technical fitness of players and teams are gradually converging.
 Nowadays, both in the international sports arena and in domestic competitions the sports competition is sharply sharpened. Volleyball teams fights are becoming more intense. The levels of physical and technical preparedness of players and teams are gradually approaching, and the scientific development of training methods in these sections of player training is widely known and allows to quickly eliminate the differences or lag behind the leaders of the world volleyball. In order to achieve victory in such conditions, the use of effective tactical means of conducting the game with active opposition of the opponent, which is characteristic of the modern stage of the development of volleyball, becomes of paramount importance.
 In order to achieve victory in such conditions, the use of effective tactical means of playing the game with active opposition of the opponent, which is characteristic of the modern stage of the development of volleyball, becomes of paramount importance.

De lo global a lo local en la educación del carácter. El caso de Paraguay

In the current global context there are educational proposals which have arisen due to transnational phenomena. This is the case of character education, which received a clear boost in the US in the 1990s and soon transcended the US borders. In this paper we propose the need to assess the social, economic and cultural conditions of the specifi c local framework in order to determine the content of an adequate character education program. We consider this in the case of Paraguay, where the educational indicators, the lifestyle of young people or the great cultural diversity determine any proposal of intervention.

EVALUATION OF LIFE SAFETY TECHNICAL FACILITIES FROM FIRE ON APARTEMENT

Vertical occupancy, especially apartments, began to live the face of the city. Not without reason, housing needs continue to increase sharply as the availability of vacant land is increasingly limited. Occupying an apartment becomes a trend and lifestyle for young people. The reason boils down to productivity. The construction of apartments is usually built close to various activity centers, both business, commercial, education, health to entertainment. The improvement of building construction is not supported by the availability of land that is increasingly limited, especially in the city of Jarakta, making the construction of high-rise buildings anticipate this. The construction of multi-story buildings also increases the risk of fire. In 2018, according to him, there were at least 1,078 recorded disaster events throughout 2018. Head of the Jakarta Fire and Rescue Management Agency, Subedjo, said that out of a total of 897 buildings or tall buildings in Jakarta, 280 tall buildings had not yet accomplished the fire protection system (Dinas, 2018).Therefore, this research needs to be done to evaluate the lifesaving facilities and infrastructure in the building. The application of fire safety in buildings can be evaluated regarding to NFPA 101 (2013). Based on NFPA 101A: Guide on Alternative Approaches for Life Safety (2013), there are 12 elements of safety and Regulation of the Minister of Public Works No. 26 / PRT / M / 2008 concerning Technical Requirements of Fire Protection Systems in Building Buildings. The building that became the object of research is one of the buildings in the area of Jakarta mentioned building X and building Y. The variables that are the focus of the research are fire stairs, fire doors, and access roads. Based on the results of the study, the level of reliability of the means of saving lives against fire hazards in building X is equal to 58% and in building Y is 65%.

PERGESERAN POLA INTERAKSI WARUNG KOPI PADA MASYARAKAT ACEH BARAT

This article intends to examine how changes in the patterns of social interaction in coffee shops occur, how they change and what factors cause change. Data were obtained from the results of observations and literature studies which were then analyzed using a qualitative approach with descriptive analytical methods. The results of this study indicate that the development of digital technology, globalization and cultural contact that occur through digital media has influenced the patterns of interaction between Acehnese people in coffee shops, especially in young people. The interaction in the coffee shop changes from an interaction / verbal communication model to a virtual interaction. Besides that the function of the coffee shop has also changed, now the coffee shop is no longer a space for discussion and interaction but is a symbol of the lifestyle of young people and at the same time a "workplace" or new office for the community.Keywords: Interaction, Warung Kopi, Social Change

Estilo de vida dos adolescentes e jovens adultos e comportamentos desviantes e delinquentes: Das vivências familiares, escolares e individuais

Objetivo: O conhecimento do estilo de vida dos jovens revela-se fundamental para a identificação e intervenção nos comportamentos de risco e na promoção de oportunidades de desenvolvimento dos jovens. Neste sentido, o presente trabalho tem por objetivo a caraterização do estilo de vida dos jovens e dos seus eventuais comportamentos desviantes e delinquentes. Método: A amostra foi constituída por 80 jovens (M = 19 anos; DP= 2,60), sendo 56% rapazes. Para efeito da recolha de dados recorreu-se a um inquérito por questionário construído para o efeito do presente estudo. Resultados: Os inquiridos relataram inexistência de supervisão parental, falta de imposição de regras, existência de conflitos com os pares, professores e funcionários, bem como ausência de hábitos de estudo e de atividades extracurriculares; admitiram, ainda, passar mais tempo entre pares do que com os familiares. Admitiram, ainda, ter já adotado diferentes condutas desviantes e delinquentes ou mesmo criminais (e.g., agressões para com colegas, professores e funcionários, causar dano intencional em objetos de outros, estar envolvidos em grupos de pares desviantes, invadir propriedades privadas, e participar em furtos, e em tráfico de droga). Estes comportamentos foram mais assumidos por rapazes. Conclusões: Importa, deste modo, que os esforços de prevenção da delinquência considerem o grupo de jovens que precocemente manifestam comportamentos desviantes, dado o seu maior risco para o desenvolvimento de futuras formas de inadaptação social, incidindo igualmente sobre o meio escolar e familiar.

The degree of an Internet addiction among school youth

Abstract Introduction. The development of mass media, including an Internet has a significant impact on the lifestyle of young people. Despite of universal access and countless opportunities offered via Internet, an increasingly common phenomenon observed for several years is the excessive use of networks by young people, which can lead to Internet addiction. Aim. The aim of this study was to determine the degree of the Internet addiction in a group of junior high school students and high school students and selected conditions of this state. Material and methods. The applied research method was a diagnostic survey, and the following tools: the Kimberly Young’s Internet Addiction Test and the authors’ self-designed survey. The study covered 263 junior high school and high school students. The research was carried out from April to June 2018. Results. The Internet addiction was observed in 11% of the surveyed students. The use of social networking sites was the most common reason for using the Internet among surveyed (95%). The health problems associated with the long time of using the network of addicted students were general fatigue (61%) and lack of sleep (61%). Students addicted to the Internet much more often felt lonely (61%), depressed, upset or sad (n = 22, 78.6%) in contrast to other respondents. Conclusions. Demographic variables (such as: sex, type of school, place of residence) have no significant impact on the development of Internet addiction. Psychosocial functioning has an impact on the development of the Internet addiction.