Risk of addiction to social networks and the Internet of secondary education students
Keywords:
teen, student, social networks, Internet, addiction, nomophobiaAbstract
This study aims to analyze the risk of addiction to social networks and the Internet (SNI), as well as the associated symptoms of addiction, social usage, geek traits, and nomophobia among secondary education students at the selected educational center. The research employed a quantitative approach with a non-experimental, cross-sectional, descriptive design. Data was collected using the Social Networks and Internet Addiction Risk Test, which consists of 29 items. The results revealed that students exhibit a moderate risk of addiction to SNI. This risk is primarily influenced by easy access in various environments, significant time spent on these platforms, and their usage during study and leisure periods. The main reasons for using these platforms include instant communication and social interaction. However, students displayed a low risk of engaging in behaviors linked to explicit content and exhibited symptoms of nomophobia, as the majority do not demonstrate excessive anxiety when separated from their devices.
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