Investigation of the Relationship Between Internet Addiction, Fatigue and Obesity in University Students
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Aim: This study was planned to investigate the relationship between internet addiction, fatigue, and obesity among university students. Method: The study was conducted with the participation of 335 students studying at Gumushane University School of Health Services. Demographic information forms Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), Young Internet Addiction Test-Short Form (YIAT-SF) were used to collect data. Obesity was assessed by body mass index (BMI). Results: 75.2% of the participants were female. The mean age of the students was 20.85±1.48 year; mean BMI was 22.32±3.57 kg/m2; mean FSS score was 40.19±12.83; and mean YIAT-SF score was 29.10±8.08. There was a statistically significant difference in fatigue severity between women and men, and between obese individuals and normal weight individuals (p<0.05). Again, there was a significant difference in fatigue severity between 1st and 2nd graders and between those who exercised regularly and those who did not (p<0.05). It was found that there was a significant difference in internet addiction between those who exercise regularly and those who do not (p<0.05). A positive significant correlation was found between internet addiction and fatigue (p<0.05). Conclusion: Internet addiction negatively affects exercise habits and increases fatigue. For this reason, reducing the time spent on the internet and managing internet addiction in young people and children are recommended.
Source: DergiPark (Istanbul University)
Author: AYDIN, Emine Büşra
Institution: Gümüşhane University
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4402145237