The Relation between Chronotype, Depression, Anxiety, Internet Addiction and Academic Achievement in University Students

Authors : Cemile Hürrem Ayhan, Fuat Tanhan, Mehmet Cihad Aktaş, Eda Yıldız

Pages : 1005-1023

Doi:10.33711/yyuefd.1541823

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Publication Date : 2024-12-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The purpose of this study; to determine the relation between chronotype, depression, stress, anxiety, internet addiction and academic achievement levels of university students with a descriptive and cross-sectional research design. The study was conducted with 645 university students. Data was collected using Information Form, Depression, Anxiety, Stress-21 Scale (DASS21), The Short Form of Young’s Internet Addiction Test (YIAT-SF) and Morning-Evening Questionnaire (MEQ). Data were analyzed by means, numbers, percentages, independent t-test and correlation. It was determined that the students\\\' depression levels were moderate, their stress levels were mild, and their anxiety levels were mild. It was determined that the students were average internet users according to their total Young Internet Addiction Scale score averages. It was determined that the participants\\\' chronotypes could be evaluated as intermediate types. It was determined that female students\\\' stress and anxiety scores were statistically significantly higher than male students. (p<0.05). It was found that a significant positive, weak relationship was found between the YIAT-SF total score and the level of depression, stress, anxiety. In addition, a weak negative relationship was found between the YIAT-SF total score average and the Morning-Evening Questionnaire score. The study shows that chronotypes are closely related to students\\\' mental health and susceptibility to internet addiction, and that internet addiction plays an important role in academic success.
Keywords : Kronotip, internet bağımlılığı, akademik başarı, depresyon, stres, anksiyete