Problematic internet use and psychological problems among Faculty of nursing Students Benha University

Abdelgany, Hala Yussef; Shalaby, Mervat Hosny; ELattar, Naglaa Fathi

doi:10.21608/tsnj.2018.71024

Problematic internet use and psychological problems among Faculty of nursing Students Benha University

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Bachalar degree of Nursing

² Assistant Professor of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University

³ Lecturer of Psychiatric &Mental Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing, Benha University

10.21608/tsnj.2018.71024

Abstract

Internet has an effect on many aspects of a person's life, including physically, psychologically, socially and mentally. Excessive internet use in adolescents and young people is associated with intrapersonal and interpersonal difficulties. Aim of the study: This study was aimed to assess problematic internet use and psychological problems among the faculty of nursing students of Benha University .Research question: 1-What is the problematic of Internet abuse among university students? 2-Is there a relationship between problematic of internet abuse and psychological problem among university students? Research Design: descriptive research design was used Setting: The study was conducted at Faculty of Nursing, Benha University. Tools of data collection: data were collected by using three tools: a socio- demographic data questionnaire, generalized problematic internet use scale and depression, anxiety and stress scale. Results, the findings demonstrated that the studied students have highly problematic internet use and there is highly relationship between problematic internet use and psychological problem among university students. Conclusion: There is a highly statically correlation between problematic internet use and psychological problems among studied students, and many financial problems may occur due to the significant amount of time spent on internet.The study recommended: Conducting an educational program to the university students to help them deal with problematic internet use. Parents should give encouragement for their adolescents to participate in other creative activities beyond computer use.

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