Investigating the Mediating Role of Problematic Internet Use in the Relationship Between Coping Humor and Subjective Vitality of University Students

Authors : M Fatih Yilmaz

Pages : 304-313

Doi:10.55236/tuara.1363397

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Publication Date : 2023-10-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This research investigates the mediating role of problematic internet use in the relationship between coping humor and subjective vitality of university students. A total of 378 university students (243 females and 135 males, Agemean = 20.27 ± 1.78) participated in the study and completed The Subjective Vitality Scale, Coping Humor Scale, Young Internet Addiction Scale - Short Form and Personal Information Form. Structural Equation Modeling was used for data analysis. According to the Structural Equation Modeling, coping humor predicts subjective vitality through the partial mediation of problematic internet use. In the discussion and conclusion section, explanations related to the research findings, limitations of the study, and suggestions for future research were provided.
Keywords : öznel zindelik, mizahla başa çıkma, problemli internet kullanımı, üniversite öğrencisi