Investigation of Sleep Quality and Lifestyle Behaviors in Adolescents with Internet Gaming Disorder: Role of Internet Addiction
Year: 2023
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objectives: This study aimed to investigate sleep quality and lifestyle behaviors and their associations with internet addiction (IA) in adolescents with internet gaming disorder (IGD). Materials and Methods:After recording sociodemographic data, the IA scale was used to evaluate the severity of IA.The participants were also asked questions regarding sleep and lifestyle using a face-to-face interview technique.Results: A total of 84 participants between the ages of 10-17 were included in the study.The participants were divided into two groups diagnosed with IGD (group I; n=44) and healthy controls (group II; n=40).There was no statistically significant difference between groups I and II (p˃0.05),except for body mass index (p=0.02),smoking status (p=0.04),medication use (p=0.0001), and the time spent on computer use (p=0.0001).An increase in IA was correlated with different sleep disturbances in adolescents with and without IGD. Conclusion:The findings indicate that IA may be associated with sleep disorders in adolescents regardless of the diagnosis of IGD.
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4387186747