Evaluation of peer bullying, internet addiction, and psychological adaptation level of students aged 9-15.

Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate peer bullying, internet addiction, and psychological adaptation capabilities of students in the 9-15 age group. Design and Methods: The study was performed as cross-sectional-descriptive research with 880 students included in the research sample. Finding...

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Published in:Journal of Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing Vol. 34; no. 4; pp. 303 - 313
Main Authors: Kelleci, Meral, Tel, Havva, Gündoğdu, Nurcan Akgül, Mert, Zeynep Temel
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Wiley-Blackwell Nov2021
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Summary:Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate peer bullying, internet addiction, and psychological adaptation capabilities of students in the 9-15 age group. Design and Methods: The study was performed as cross-sectional-descriptive research with 880 students included in the research sample. Findings: One-fourth of the students in the 9-15 age group suffered from psychological adaptation issues, one-fifth suffered from bullying issues, and 16.5% suffered from internet addiction. Conclusion: There is a need for early determination in risky age groups, a collaboration between parents and teachers in schools, and extended social studies on the prevention of peer bullying and internet addiction.