Perspect Psychiatr Care. 2019 Sep 30. doi: 10.1111/ppc.12439.
Hasan AA1, Abu Jaber A1.
Abstract
PURPOSE:
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between Internet addiction (IA), psychological distress, and coping strategies.
METHODS:
Data were collected using a convenience sample of 163 student nurses.
FINDINGS:
The results showed that there was high prevalence rate of IA among students. In addition, the use of avoidance and problem-solving coping mechanism was statistically significant among the IA group compared with the non-IA group (P < .05). This was associated with a more negative impact on psychological distress and self-efficacy (P < .05).
CONCLUSIONS:
IA is an increasing problem in the general population and among university students. It can affect many aspects of a student life.
PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS:
The results will raise awareness of the deleterious effects of IA on a wide range of student life.
KEYWORDS: coping mechanism; cross-sectional; education; perceived stress; students; university
PMID: 31571247
DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12439
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