Internet Addiction in Undergraduate Students of the University of Medicine in Tirana, Albania
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22320952 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Enkelejda Shkurti (University of Medicine Tirana), Diamant Shtiza (University of Medicine Tirana) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 334 |
| Publication date | 2023-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Materia Socio Medica (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1512-7680 • E-ISSN: 1986-597X |
| Publisher | ScopeMed (PUBLISHER • TR) |
| DOI | 10.5455/msm.2023.35.334-338 |
| PMID | 38380284 |
| OpenAlex | W4390285280 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 6 |
Background : The usage of the internet amid university students and has increased significantly. Internet dependence between university students rises the hazard of adverse mental, somatic, economic concerns. Objective: The objective of our study is to determine the prevalence and aspects related to internet dependence amid university students in the University of Medicine in Tirana, Albania. Methods: This cross-sectional study was held in June-August 2022 at University of Medicine in Tirana, Albania. By using Internet Addiction Test (IAT) we collected data on respondents’ social-demographic features, internet use rehearsals, observed mental status and interactive bond of participants. Results: From 405 students who delivered their whole reply, we found that the prevalence of Internet Dependence is 109(27.65%).Regarding the gender the majority of the participants were females 275 (67.91%). Prior to the field of study the nursing students involved the larger part of the respondents 177 (43.7%). 234 (57.77%) of the students reported to have a middle economic status. Conclusion: Almost twenty eight percent of medical university students in Albania depend on the internet. Internet dependence is correlated with applying the internet at the university, using more time on the internet per day, and spending the internet for social media. More surveys are required to regulate the load of psychological issues related to internet dependence in high-risk populations
Addiction · Internet addiction disorder · Medical education · Mental health · Political science · Psychiatry · Social media · The Internet · Cyberloafing and Workplace Behavior · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Medicine · Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |