Digital Addiction Among University Students

NCT06584253 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2024/5922
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 32
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to contribute to our understanding of digital media addiction by investigating the prevalence of digital addiction among university students and examining the relationship between variables such as body awareness, physical activity levels, hand grip strength, upper extremity function and pain-dash, quality of life, depression, stress, anxiety, sleep quality, and cognitive levels and digital addiction.

Conditions

Internet Addiction; University Student

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (9)

• Musculoskeletal System Health Questionnaire Scale

  It is a 14-item scale that evaluates pain intensity, physical function, sleep, fatigue, emotional state, physical activity level, impact on work and social life, independence, self-management ability and general impact.Each Question is scored from 0-4. Higher scores indicate better MSK health status.

  24-48 hours

• International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short form)

  The IPAQ assesses a range of physical activities, including leisure-time physical activities, indoor and outdoor activities, work-related physical activities, and transportation-related physical activities.

  24-48 hours

• Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

  It is a questionnaire that evaluates sleep quality with questions asked under 7 main headings: subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disorders, use of sleep aids and daytime functions.Higher overall scores indicate poorer sleep quality

  24-48 hours

• Cognitive Failures Questionnaire

  The questionnaire aims to measure daily cognitive errors. It assesses simple errors made over the last 6 weeks, as well as perception (e.g., are there times when you can't see something you need at the supermarket even though it's there?), memory (e.g., have you ever forgotten people's names?) and motor functioning (e.g., have you ever bumped into anyone?).The total score ranges from 0 to 100. High scores indicate an increased tendency for cognitive failure.

  24-48 hours

• Jamar hand dynamometer

  Jamar hand dynamometer - students will perform grip strength assessments with their dominant hand while seated. As recommended by the American Association of Hand Therapists protocol, students will sit in a comfortable chair with their shoulders neutrally rotated and adducted, elbow flexed to 90°, and wrist and forearm in neutral positions.

  24-48 hours

• Depression Anxiety Stress Scale - 21 Short Form

  DASÖ-21 consists of 3 subcategories (depression, anxiety and stress). Each category consists of 7 separate questions and a total of 21 questions.Higher scores indicate more severe emotional distress

  24-48 hours

• Body Awareness Questionnaire

  The questionnaire aims to determine the level of body composition sensitivity.The survey consists of 18 statements and participants are asked to rate each statement on a scale of 1-7. A higher score indicates better body awareness.

  24-48 hours

• SF-12

  This questionnaire consists of two general components related to physical and mental function, consisting of 12 questions and 8 scales measuring physical function (2 questions), bodily pain (1 question), role limitations due to physical problems (2 questions), general health (1 question) vitality (40).Scoring ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better quality of life.

  24-48 hours

• Digital Addiction Scale

  The Digital Addiction Scale (DAS) was used to assess the participants' digital addiction levels. The scale consists of 19 questions with 5 sub-factors (excessive use, deprivation, disruption of life flow, emotional state and addiction). The total score is between 19-95, with a high score indicating a high level of media addiction.

  24-48 hours

Interventions

Musculoskeletal System Health Questionnaire Scale OTHER

It is a 14-item scale that evaluates pain intensity, physical function, sleep, fatigue, emotional state, physical activity level, impact on work and social life, independence, self-management ability and general impact.

International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short form) OTHER

International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short form) - The IPAQ assesses a range of physical activities, including leisure-time physical activities, indoor and outdoor activities, work-related physical activities, and transportation-related physical activities.

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index OTHER

It is a questionnaire that evaluates sleep quality with questions asked under 7 main headings: subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disorders, use of sleep aids and daytime functions.

Cognitive Failures Questionnaire OTHER

The questionnaire aims to measure daily cognitive errors. It assesses simple errors made over the last 6 weeks, as well as perception (e.g., are there times when you can't see something you need at the supermarket even though it's there?), memory (e.g., have you ever forgotten people's names?) and motor functioning (e.g., have you ever bumped into anyone?).

Jamar hand dynamometer OTHER

Jamar hand dynamometer - students will perform grip strength assessments with their dominant hand while seated. As recommended by the American Association of Hand Therapists protocol, students will sit in a comfortable chair with their shoulders neutrally rotated and adducted, elbow flexed to 90°, and wrist and forearm in neutral positions.

Depression Anxiety Stress Scale - 21 Short Form OTHER

DASÖ-21 consists of 3 subcategories (depression, anxiety and stress). Each category consists of 7 separate questions and a total of 21 questions.

Body Awareness Questionnaire OTHER

The questionnaire aims to determine the level of body composition sensitivity.

SF-12 OTHER

This questionnaire consists of two general components related to physical and mental function, consisting of 12 questions and 8 scales measuring physical function (2 questions), bodily pain (1 question), role limitations due to physical problems (2 questions), general health (1 question) vitality (40).

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

University students

You may qualify if:

• University students aged 18 and over
• Those who have been using smartphones for more than a year

You may not qualify if:

• People under the age of 18,
• Those diagnosed by a doctor with any musculoskeletal, rheumatic, neurological, cardiovascular system diseases or diagnosed with a mental disorder, sleep disorder such as narcolepsy or addiction to alcohol, substances, etc.
• Those with any history of injury or surgery in the upper extremity

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Inonu University: lead

Study Sites (2)

Dilan Demirtas Karaoba

Iğdır, Iğdır, 12000, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Dilan

Iğdır, Iğdır, 12000, Turkey (Türkiye)

NOT YET RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Internet Addiction Disorder

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Technology Addiction; Behavior, Addictive; Compulsive Behavior; Impulsive Behavior; Behavior

Study Officials

• dilan demirtas karaoba, asst. prof

  Inonu University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

dilan demirtas karaoba, asst. prof

CONTACT

0541127796; dilandemirtas92@gmail.com

dilan demirtas karaoba, asst. prof

CONTACT

05541127796; dilandemirtas92@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD, physiotherapist, Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 2, 2024
• First Posted: September 4, 2024
• Study Start: May 21, 2024
• Primary Completion: September 12, 2024
• Study Completion: September 12, 2024
• Last Updated: September 19, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (2)