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Resilience as a predictor of internet addictive behaviours: a study among Ghanaian and Saudi samples using structural equation modelling approach.

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This study found that low resilience correlates with higher internet addiction risk among students in Ghana and Saudi Arabia. Interestingly, higher resilience also showed a link to increased addictive behaviors, suggesting complex interactions.

Keywords:
Addictive behaviorInternet addictionResilienceTertiary education students

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cross-cultural studies
  • Digital behavior analysis

Background:

  • Internet addiction is a growing concern among tertiary students globally.
  • Resilience is a key factor in coping with psychological challenges.
  • Cross-cultural comparisons are vital for understanding diverse student populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between resilience and internet addictive behaviors.
  • To explore this relationship in tertiary education students across Ghana and Saudi Arabia.
  • To inform culturally sensitive interventions for digital well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional survey design involving 738 students from universities in Ghana and Saudi Arabia.
  • Utilized structural equation modeling (SEM) for data analysis.
  • Assessed resilience levels and various dimensions of internet addictive behaviors.

    • Main Results:

    • A high prevalence of internet addictive behaviors was observed alongside low resilience levels.
    • A significant positive association was found between resilience and internet addiction dimensions.
    • Both low and high resilience levels were linked to increased susceptibility to internet addiction.

    Conclusions:

    • Targeted interventions are crucial to mitigate internet addiction risks in students.
    • Resilience-building programs and digital well-being initiatives are recommended.
    • Integrating mental health support services can foster healthier coping mechanisms in diverse cultural settings.