Exploration Of Technology Use Pattern Among Teenagers And Its Relationship With Psychological Variables
- Author:
Shyam Hanumanapura Rajanna
;
Manoj Kumar Sharma
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Teenagers, Addiction, Information Technology
- From:ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
2016;17(2):239-249
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
: Technology use is common among adolescents. It is due to
availability, curiosity and as a coping method to manage boredom, fill up free
time and for having pleasant experience. The present study aims to explore the
pattern of information technology usage among 200 adolescents in the age group
of 13-17 years and its impact on psychological distress. Methods: Semi structured
interview schedule, Technology addiction survey and Strength and difficulty
questionnaire on 200 randomly selected participants. Results: Addictive use of
gaming was present for 39 adolescents (19.5%); addictive use of mobile/cell
phone was present in 31 adolescents (15.5%) and addictive usage of Internet was
present among 36 (18%) of them. It was associated with difficulties in various
daily activities such as academics, sports, meeting friends, socializing and
emotional difficulties. Conclusions: This study found addictive use of technology
devices and social media among adolescents. This Study has implications for
screening technology usage pattern among adolescents; its relation with
psychological distress and need for development of intervention programme for
technology addiction. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 17 (2): July – December
2016: XX XX.
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