Relationship between nursing students' levels of internet addiction, loneliness, and life satisfaction.

Purpose: This study examined nursing students' levels of Internet addiction, loneliness, and satisfaction with life. Design and Methods: This descriptive, cross‐sectional study was conducted in included university involving 160 nursing students who completed an information form and the Internet addi...

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Publicado en:Perspectives in Psychiatric Care Vol. 56; no. 3; pp. 598 - 605
Autores principales: Turan, Nuray, Durgun, Hanife, Kaya, Hatice, Aştı, Türkinaz, Yilmaz, Yaren, Gündüz, Gizem, Kuvan, Dilek, Ertaş, Gonca
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell Jul2020
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Sumario:Purpose: This study examined nursing students' levels of Internet addiction, loneliness, and satisfaction with life. Design and Methods: This descriptive, cross‐sectional study was conducted in included university involving 160 nursing students who completed an information form and the Internet addiction, UCLA Loneliness, and Satisfaction with Life Scales. Findings: No significant correlation was found between students' Internet addiction, loneliness, and life satisfaction (P >.05). However, a significant positive correlation between loneliness and life satisfaction was observed (P <.05). Practice Implications: Measures to raise students' awareness of Internet addiction and social activities to enhance communication skills and life satisfaction should be planned.