Descriptive Study of Internet Addiction Behaviour in Adolescents Endang Triyanto, Lita Heni, Asep Iskandar, Eva Rahayu, Kornia Nanda, Meylina
Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
Abstract
Background: Adolescents are increasingly exposed to intensive internet use in today^s digital era. This phenomenon has raised concerns regarding the potential for internet addiction among adolescents. Therefore, this study aimed to describe internet addiction behaviour in adolescents. Methods: This study used the descriptive-analytic method. The research sample consisted of adolescents aged 14-15 years who actively used the Internet as many as 52 adolescents. Data were collected through a questionnaire that included an internet addiction measurement scale and aspects of adolescent well-being. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics.
Result: The results showed that most adolescents in the study sample experienced mild to moderate levels of internet addiction. A total of 57.7% fell into the moderate category while 42.3% fell into the mild category. Factors such as duration of internet use, type of content consumed, and social support significantly influence internet addiction in adolescents.
Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of awareness about the risks of internet addiction in adolescents. This study^s results indicate a need for better prevention and intervention efforts to address this issue. Awareness of parents, educators, and mental health practitioners is crucial in helping adolescents develop healthy internet use behaviours.
