Problematic Internet Use among Polish Students: Prevalence, Relationship to Sociodemographic Data and Internet Usage Patterns

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(3), P. 2434 - 2434

Published: Jan. 30, 2023

Problematic Internet Use (PIU) is a broad term that covers problems with use result in psychological, social, academic or professional difficulties. The aim of our study was to identify individuals particularly vulnerable developing PIU among Polish students, taking into account sociodemographic characteristics and patterns. A total 1008 students universities took part the survey. research tool Test—the version Addiction Test. Among respondents, 10.2% showed signs PIU—high very high risk addiction. Significantly higher levels were found males than females, science medical humanities users using computer, as opposed only phone/tablet. decrease observed improved their assessment material situation. severity increased significantly importance for entertainment increased. Our indicates it worth implementing measures prevent development Poland, e.g., screening educational campaigns, especially students. It also necessary offer at lower education, less affluent, forms leisure time other computer activity Internet.

Language: Английский

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ESport programs in high school: what’s at play?

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Jan. 26, 2024

Background A growing number of high schools in Canada offer eSports (ES) their facilities, which raises concerns regarding this activity’s potential health risks for adolescents. Methods The aim study is to describe the characteristics 67 adolescent ES players (ESp) and compare them 109 recreational gamers school (nESp). two groups were compared on (1) sociodemographic academic characteristics; (2) online offline activities; (3) psychological characteristics. Results show that ESp spend more time activities report a higher proportion problematic gaming nESp group. often has positive consequences physical negative education Conclusion These results underscore importance screening problems among players. Targeted prevention should be carried out with these teenagers order adapted, efforts consider both, experience from gaming.

Language: Английский

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Problematic internet use among people with dentofacial deformity: a preliminary study

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: March 5, 2025

Class III malocclusion represents one type of anterior malocclusions, characterised by a longer face and more prominent chin. malocclusions are related to the relationship between maxilla mandible. They often characterized mandibular protrusion relative maxilla, in some cases, features such as elongation lower facial third or chin may also be present. Due their appearance, patients experience range psychosocial emotional difficulties, which have been identified risk factors for problematic internet use (PIU), including depression, negative body image, self-esteem. A cross-sectional study was conducted 170 fully completed questionnaires were obtained, 85 from people with aged 18 42 years, individuals without 40 years. Participants obtained statistically significantly PIU points than participants (p < 0.001). Among 45.9% showed high very Internet addiction, while comparison group, it only 9.4% there significant, although weak, correlation score feeling uncomfortable when being centre attention (rho = 0.284; p 0.01), concern appearance 0.272; 0.05). Individuals at much higher disorder. This problem especially concerns who feel discomfort concerned about appearance. Therefore, seems that suffering disorders cause changes should access extensive psychological support, prevention use.

Language: Английский

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Internet use May be associated with the severity of headache in migraine patients: results from a Hungarian tertiary headache center

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: March 18, 2025

Abstract Background Migraine as a prevalent primary headache disorder affects mainly the young population. Migraines worsen quality of life and are responsible for main cause disability worldwide. Apart from well-known lifestyle factors, spread digitalization seems to influence frequency well severity migraine attacks, however clinical studies still lacking. Here we present prospective single-center cross-sectional study focusing on possible negative effects being online problematic internet use during attacks taking many covariates into account. Methods patients were recruited Headache Outpatient Clinic Department Neurology, University Szeged, Hungary. Socio-demographic data, medical history migraine, details activities recorded questionnaires addiction. Results A total 192 ( n = 166 female; 26 male) completed questionnaire package. After setup logistic regression among socio-demographic data age > 45 years (odds ratio, OR 1.101), married (OR 1.584), number children 2 1.227), secondary employment 2.349), while related only nighttime 1.330) was significantly associated with attacks. Conclusion This is first unfavorable in patients. Clinicians should be aware effect potential non-pharmacological aspect treatment.

Language: Английский

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Searching synergy between esport and academy: the role of sport faculties and departments in CEE countries

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 7

Published: April 15, 2025

Objective To identify the current challenges and barriers within esports environment in Central East European countries to explore potential for collaboration between universities, particularly sports faculties, ecosystem. The research also aims clarify perceived roles of including their domains, context esports. Methods is based on a qualitative approach. Semi-structured interviews were used analyze attitudes toward issues. conducted with 18 stakeholders, recordings transcribed verbatim, coded analyzed using MAXQDA Analytics Pro software. Results analysis led following findings: Universities can collaborate teams, players, other stakeholders players' physical state performance, offering courses certifications coaches managers where they would learn gaming skills player's health preparation. Moreover, universities facilitate interaction teams experts field nutrition, sleep, etc., potentially leading improved performance players. Finally, associations establish standards licensing requirements coaches, managers, professionals industry. Conclusion paper advocates organizations encourages flexibility innovation. Recommendations include establishing formalized training programs organizers, promoting university environment, fostering positive perceptions, supporting leagues.

Language: Английский

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The association of problematic usage of the internet with burnout, depression, insomnia, and quality of life among Hungarian high school students

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: July 25, 2023

Introduction The extensive availability of the internet has led to recognition problematic usage (PUI) or so called addiction (IA), probably mostly involving adolescents. Aim Here we present a study focusing on incidence and consequences (including burnout, which is relatively rarely studied) among high school students using questionnaire-based non-random sampling cross-sectional survey. Included questionnaires were Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire, Maslach Burnout Inventory General Survey for Students MBI-GS (S), 9-item short version Beck Depression (BDI-SF), Athens Insomnia Questionnaire EQ-5D (quality life) questionnaire. Data evaluated exertion Student’s t -test, chi square test Pearson’s rank-order correlation. Logistic regression analysis was used determine significance different parameters as independently associated with PUI. Results Overall 3,000 paper-based successfully delivered 2,540 responses received (response rate 84.6%). 1,309 males (mean age 17.6 ± 1.43 years) (51.5%) 1,231 females 17.5 1.4 (48.5%) took part in our study. detected 486 (19.1%) (232 males, mean 1.35 years 254 females, 17.34 1.37 years). In logistic sleep disturbance (OR: 1.84, 95% CI: 1.83–2.03), depression 1.97, 1.77–2.02) burnout 1.8, 1.16–1.94) significantly Conclusion Nearly one fifth population suffered from PUI, strongly insomnia depression, underlines importance this phenomenon.

Language: Английский

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Health Consequences of Intensive E-Gaming: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(3), P. 1968 - 1968

Published: Jan. 20, 2023

The aim of this review is to examine the links among different factors that determine harmful or even deadly events in professional and semiprofessional intensive Esports players. Cases serious injuries death young (<35 years old) male players are reported every year. Fatalities (PEGS) have only affected players, these mostly been concentrated Asia. Studies literature several causes mechanisms injuries. Links between previous comorbidities emerged from extant literature; obesity and/or metabolic disorders, seizures (associated with overstimulation eyes), heart malfunctions, high basal abrupt increases systolic blood pressure (SBP), prolonged stress, poor posture associated Several clinical signs identified question emerges whether not self-regulation by associations public health authorities necessary.

Language: Английский

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The impact of family climate on problematic internet use: Findings from one nationwide study in China

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 367, P. 350 - 358

Published: Sept. 3, 2024

Language: Английский

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Pengaruh Layanan Konseling Kelasikal Strategi BMB3 dan Edukasi Pencegahan Bahaya Pornografi di Era Digital terhadap Perilaku Positif Terstruktur Anak

JIIP - Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Pendidikan, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 6(6), P. 4400 - 4408

Published: June 7, 2023

Bahaya pornografi di era digital perlu dicegah dengan mengedukasi peserta didik melalui layanan konseling format kelasikal strategi BMB3, dan membimbing mereka memahami diri, peluang karir merencanakan masa depan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengungkap pengaruh variabel independen (X1-X5) terhadap dependen (Y), menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Populasi semua siswa SMP Swasta Bunga Mawar Gunungsitoli, sampel ditarik secara purposive sampling yaitu enam rombongan belajar kelas VII sebanyak 210 orang. Instrumen yang digunakan mengumpulkan data angket tertutup, diedarkan kepada sejumlah responden sebagai sumber data. Data dianalisis statistik inverensial analisis regresi linier berganda, menjawab pertanyaan sebagaimana hipotesis diajukan. Hasil menyimpulkan bahwa: Layanan kelasikal, Strategi Edukasi pencegahan bahaya digital, Pemahaman depan, bersama-sama parsial memberikan kontribusi sangat besar pembinaan Perilaku positif terstruktur yakni pengentasan masalah pornografi, serta pemahaman karir, perencanaan

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Internet Addiction

Life, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(6), P. 861 - 861

Published: June 9, 2022

This topic was dedicated to the complexity of internet addiction and contains 23 articles submitted by prestigious workgroups originally launched as a Special Issue entitled "Internet Addiction" [...].

Language: Английский

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