THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERNET ADDICTION, SLEEP QUALITY, AND HOPELESSNESS IN ADOLESCENTS

Authors : Suzan Tek Ayaz

Pages : 209-219

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Publication Date : 2024-11-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: An association between sleep quality, depression, and internet addiction has been established by studies. However, there is a gap in the literature regarding the relationship between hopelessness, an early indicator of mental health issues such as depression, and internet addiction, as well as sleep quality.. Aim: This study aimed to examine the prevalence of internet addiction, hopelessness, and sleep quality in adolescents and explore the associations among these variables. Method: This cross-sectional survey was conducted between January -February 2024 and involved 660 high school students. Data were collected using the Internet Addiction Test, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the Beck Hopelessness Scale. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression. Results: The mean Internet Addiction Test score was 47.92 ± 8.2, indicating that 15.8% of students exhibited dependent internet use. The average Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score was 6.82 ± 6.2, with 27.7% of students experiencing poor sleep quality. The mean Beck Hopelessness Scale score was 7.54 ± 8.4. Results revealed a positive moderate correlation between internet addiction and sleep quality, as well as between internet addiction and hopelessness. A positive, weak correlation existed between sleep quality and hopelessness. Conclusion: Overall, this study confirms the presence of internet addiction, poor sleep quality, and hopelessness among adolescents. Given these relationships, interventions should address not only internet addiction but also aim to enhance sleep quality and reduce hopelessness in this population.
Keywords : İnternet Bağımlılığı, Uyku Kalitesi, Umutsuzluk, Adölesan