Document Type : Original Article
Authors
- . Fatemeh Kheyri
- . Akbar Azizifar 1
- . Reza Valizadeh 2
- . Yousef Veisani 3
- . Sehat Aibod 4
- . Fariba Cheraghi 4
- . Fathola Mohamadian 4
1 Department of Psycholinguistics, School of Medicine, Ilam University of Medical Sciences
2 Departments of Psychiatry
3 Departments of Epidemiology
4 Psychology, Psychosocial Injuries Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Internet is one of the most advanced modern communication technologies. Despite
the positive uses of internet, the existence of extreme behaviors and its harmful consequences has
attracted the attention of all. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between internet
addiction with anxiety and educational performance.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This research is a descriptive correlative study. The statistical
population of the study includes a total number of 4401 female students in the high school in the city
of Ilam‑Iran in the academic year of 2017–2018. The sample size includes353 students estimated
using Cochran’s formula. They were selected by random cluster sampling. For data collection, the
Young’s Internet Dependency Questionnaire, Academic Performance Inventory, and Marc et al.,
anxiety Scale were used. Data were analyzed at the significant level of α = 0.05.
RESULTS: The results showed a positive and significant correlation between internet dependency
and students’ anxiety (P < 0.01). There is also a negative and significant correlation between internet
dependency and academic performance of students (P < 0.01), and also a negative and significant
correlation between anxiety and educational performance of students (P < 0.01).
CONCLUSION: On the one hand, the results indicate a high prevalence of internet dependency and
its significant relationship with anxiety and academic performance in students, and on the other hand,
the negative effect of internet dependency on the students’ educational performance. Therefore, it is
necessary to design some intervention programs to prevent harm to students who are increasingly
interacting with internet. In addition, raising the level of the students’ awareness on the complications
of internet addiction and the proper use of the internet seems to be necessary.
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