Internet Addiction among Undergraduate Students at Catholic University of Health and Allied Science, Mwanza Tanzania
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TextPublisher number: Wurzburg Road 35, Premises, Post Code: 33102 | P. O. Box 1464 Mwanza, Tanzania | Phone: (255) 28-298-3384 | Fax: (255) 28-298-3386 | Email: vc@bugando.ac.tz | Website: www.bugando.ac.tz Language: English Language: Kiswahili Publication details: Mwanza, Tanzania | Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS-Bugando] | 2024. Description: 50 Pages; Includes ReferencesSubject(s): Summary: Abstract:
Background: Internet addiction is a growing problem worldwide; and that different ages have reported to be affected. Internet addiction is a problem as it affects other activities especially studies and probably has a negative impact in overall performance. Internet addiction results in personal, family, academic, financial and occupational problems that are characteristics of other addictions.
Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among undergraduate CUHAS students. The Internet Addiction Scale short version (IAS-SV) tool was used for assessing internet addiction.
Results: A total of 440 participants were recruited with more than a half of them 5555% (n=242) were males. The overall prevalence for internet addiction among undergraduates was 31%, with .
Conclusion: Adressing internet addiction is very important, and it is important to deal with the modifiable factors, and the use of internet among undergraduates should be questioned where neccessary.
| Item type | Current library | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERGRADUATE DISSERTATIONS | MWALIMU NYERERE LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE-CUHAS BUGANDO | Not for loan | 20240919100942.0 |
Abstract:
Background: Internet addiction is a growing problem worldwide; and that different ages have reported to be affected. Internet addiction is a problem as it affects other activities especially studies and probably has a negative impact in overall performance. Internet addiction results in personal, family, academic, financial and occupational problems that are characteristics of other addictions.
Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among undergraduate CUHAS students. The Internet Addiction Scale short version (IAS-SV) tool was used for assessing internet addiction.
Results: A total of 440 participants were recruited with more than a half of them 5555% (n=242) were males. The overall prevalence for internet addiction among undergraduates was 31%, with .
Conclusion: Adressing internet addiction is very important, and it is important to deal with the modifiable factors, and the use of internet among undergraduates should be questioned where neccessary.
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