The Relationship between Internet Addiction and Academic Success of Secondary School Students
Year: 2015
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study aims to determine the relationship between the Internet addiction level of secondary school students and their academic performance. A qualitative and correlational research model was used to analyze the data. Participants in the study were 10(th), 11(th) and 12(th) graders from nine secondary schools in Istanbul, Turkey, totaling 1,302 students. A personal information form and an Internet Addiction Scale were used as data collection tools. In addition, students' academic grades were provided by school managements and added to the personal information forms. Based on the results, it was found that Internet addiction had an effect on the academic achievements of students. It was found that as the academic success of the students deemed academically successful (45 and up in terms of grades) increases, their Internet addiction averages decreases. In addition, the average Internet addiction levels of male students, vocational school students and verbal field students were determined to be higher than more academically successful students.
Authors: Yalın Kiliç Türel, Muhammet Toraman
Institutions: Fırat University, Yıldız Technical University
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2557100592