Understanding digital addiction in university students
Relationship of Multidimensional Factors with Digital Addiction Among University Students: a Cross-Sectional Study
This study looks at how common digital addiction is among university students and how it relates to their physical and mental health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Inonu University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Iğdır, Iğdır and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06584253 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the prevalence of digital addiction among university students and explore its relationship with various factors such as body awareness, physical activity levels, hand grip strength, upper extremity function, pain, quality of life, depression, stress, anxiety, sleep quality, and cognitive levels. Participants will provide demographic information and complete self-report questionnaires to assess these variables. The study will utilize established assessment tools including the Musculoskeletal System Health Questionnaire Scale and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index to gather comprehensive data on the participants' health and lifestyle.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are university students aged 18 and over who have been using smartphones for more than a year.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 or those with specific medical or mental health conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the factors contributing to digital addiction, potentially leading to improved interventions for affected students.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on digital addiction exist, this specific approach focusing on university students and the interplay of various health factors is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * University students aged 18 and over * Those who have been using smartphones for more than a year Exclusion Criteria: * 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
Where this trial is running
Iğdır, Iğdır and 1 other locations
- Dilan Demirtas Karaoba — Iğdır, Iğdır, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
- Dilan — Iğdır, Iğdır, Turkey (Türkiye) (Not_yet_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: dilan demirtas karaoba, asst. prof
- Email: dilandemirtas92@gmail.com
- Phone: 0541127796
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.