Impulsivity and Self-efficacy according to Internet Addiction.
- Author:
Boo Deuk SUH
1
;
Yeon Hee CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Daegu Polytechnic College University, Korea. helena@tpic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Impulsive Behavior;
Self-efficacy;
Internet
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Daegu;
Humans;
Impulsive Behavior*;
Internet*;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
2008;19(2):310-316
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine impulsivity and self-efficacy according to Internet addiction in adolescents. METHOD: Subjects were middle and high school students in Daegu (N=486). Data were collected by a self-rating questionnaire including demographic data, a Korean version of Internet addiction, impulsivity and self-efficacy. RESULT: Impulsivity and self-efficacy according to Internet addition were significantly different (F=22.909, p<.001). There were significant correlations between Internet addiction and impulsivity (r=.280, p<.01), between Internet addiction and self-efficacy(r=-.288, p<.01) and between impulsivity and self-efficacy (r=-.665, p<.01). CONCLUSION: These results indicate that the more addictive to the Internet the more impulsive and the less self-efficacious. Therefore, further studies are needed to generalize these results and examine the effects of Internet addiction more broadly.
