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Internet use among high school students in Ankara, Turkey
Songul A Vaizoglu1, Dilek Aslan, Uzay Gormus
1Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
Saudi Medical Journal
|June 15, 2004
Summary
This study found that most high school students use the internet at home, with boys spending more time online and engaging in different online activities than girls.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Media Studies
Background:
- Global internet use has surged, especially among youth.
- Understanding adolescent internet habits is crucial for public health and education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess internet usage patterns among high school students.
- To identify factors influencing internet access and behavior in adolescents.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional epidemiological study.
- Surveyed 246 high school students in Ankara, Turkey.
- Utilized a 34-question internet use questionnaire.
Main Results:
- 86.5% of students accessed the internet at home.
- Average daily internet use was 2.5 hours during vacation.
- Half of students frequented internet cafes despite home access.
Conclusions:
- Significant gender differences exist in internet usage duration and purpose.
- Boys reported higher daily/weekly internet use and visited adult sites more.
- Extended internet use correlated with irregular eating habits and parental concerns.