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Violence tendency and internet addiction in adolescents
Kübra Gökalp1, Hatice Durmaz1, Nurgul Karakurt2
1Atatürk University, Faculty of Nursing, Department of Psychiatric Nursing - Erzurum, Turkey.
Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
|September 18, 2024
Summary
Adolescent internet addiction is linked to a higher tendency for violence, with age also being a contributing factor. This highlights the need for awareness and intervention programs for students.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Public Health
Background:
- Adolescent internet addiction is a growing concern globally.
- Understanding factors contributing to violence tendency in youth is crucial for prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between internet addiction and violence tendency in adolescent students.
- To identify factors influencing violence tendency among this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 2,648 middle school students in Turkey.
- Data collected via socio-demographic form, Young Internet Addiction Scale, and Violence Tendency Scale.
- Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics and multiple regression.
Main Results:
- A significant positive relationship was found between internet addiction and violence tendency.
- Age was identified as a factor positively influencing violence tendency levels.
Conclusions:
- Internet addiction and age are significant contributors to the development of violence tendency in adolescents.
- Psychiatric nurses should develop and assess educational interventions to increase awareness of these risks.
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