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Internet use among Turkish adolescents.
Aysegul Yolga Tahiroglu1, Gonca G Celik, Mehtap Uzel
1Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department, Cukurova University Medical Faculty, Adana, Turkey. ayolga@gmail.com
Summary
This study on Turkish adolescents found that while most use the Internet for gaming and information, higher problematic Internet use (PIU) is linked to certain game types. Understanding these habits is key to mitigating potential harms.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Media Studies
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Internet use is prevalent among adolescents, necessitating an understanding of usage patterns.
- Problematic Internet Use (PIU) is a growing concern with potential negative impacts.
- Adolescent Internet habits vary significantly based on demographics and preferences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate Internet use habits among Turkish adolescents.
- To examine the prevalence and characteristics of Problematic Internet Use (PIU).
- To identify correlations between Internet activities, game preferences, and cognitive scales.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 3,975 Turkish undergraduate students.
- Utilized the Online Cognition Scale (OCS) to assess cognitive aspects of Internet use.
- Analyzed Internet usage patterns, including time spent, primary purposes, and game preferences.
Main Results:
- Most students used the Internet for gaming and general information searches.
- Male students predominantly played games, while females focused on information searches.
- Higher OCS scores, indicating potential PIU, were associated with violent games, fantasy role-play (FRP), and strategy games.
Conclusions:
- Internet usage habits among Turkish adolescents are diverse, with gaming being a primary activity.
- Specific game genres, particularly violent and FRP games, are linked to higher scores on the Online Cognition Scale (OCS), suggesting potential problematic Internet use.
- Further research is needed to understand the implications of these usage patterns and mitigate potential risks associated with excessive or problematic Internet engagement.
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