The Relationship between Internet Use and Health Behaviors among Adolescents.
10.12799/jkachn.2015.26.1.52
- Author:
Eun Gyeong KIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Kunsan National University, Gunsan, Korea. egkim@kunsan.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Adolescent;
Internet;
Health behaviors
- MeSH:
Adolescent*;
Depression;
Education;
Health Behavior*;
Health Promotion;
Humans;
Internet*;
Parents;
Risk-Taking
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
2015;26(1):52-60
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: The study was performed in order to identify the relationship between health behaviors and Internet use among adolescents. METHODS: The study used raw data from the Korean Youth Risk Behavior Web-Based Survey that was performed in 2012. Data of a total of 74,186 students were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 18. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, and Pearson's correlation. RESULTS: Internet use and health behaviors were significantly related to gender, depression, suicidal intent, parents' educational level, cohabitation with parents at home, school location, and grade. There was a significant association between Internet use and health behaviors in adolescents. CONCLUSION: Health promotion and education programs need to consider factors found relevant in this study.
