Relationship between nursing students' levels of internet addiction, loneliness, and life satisfaction

Nuray Turan(Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital), Hanife Durgun(Ordu University), Hatice Kaya(Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital), Türkinaz Aştı(Bezmiâlem Vakıf Üniversitesi), Yaren Yılmaz(Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital), Gizem Gündüz(Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital), Dilek Kuvan(Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital), Gonca Ertaş(Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital)
Perspectives In Psychiatric Care
January 22, 2020
10.1111/ppc.12474
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Abstract

PURPOSE: This study examined nursing students' levels of Internet addiction, loneliness, and satisfaction with life. DESIGN AND METHODS: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in included university involving 160 nursing students who completed an information form and the Internet addiction, UCLA Loneliness, and Satisfaction with Life Scales. FINDINGS: No significant correlation was found between students' Internet addiction, loneliness, and life satisfaction (P > .05). However, a significant positive correlation between loneliness and life satisfaction was observed (P < .05). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Measures to raise students' awareness of Internet addiction and social activities to enhance communication skills and life satisfaction should be planned.

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