Creative Drama and Conscious Technology Use in Nursing Students

Technology use has become an integral part of daily life. Although technological innovations facilitate learning and communication, excessive and uncontrolled use may lead to technology addiction. Technology addiction refers to the inability to control technology use despite its negative consequences and is considered a form of behavioral addiction.

In nursing education, technological tools such as simulations, e-learning platforms, and digital resources are widely used to support learning. While these tools offer educational benefits, excessive use may negatively affect students' concentration, stress levels, and overall well-being. Therefore, effective and innovative educational interventions are needed to promote conscious and balanced technology use among nursing students.

Creative Drama is a participatory and interactive educational method that encourages self-expression, empathy development, social interaction, and problem-solving skills. It is considered a cost-effective approach that can enhance awareness and reflective thinking. Through improvisation and experiential activities, participants explore real-life situations and develop insight into personal behaviors.

Limited evidence exists regarding the effectiveness of Creative Drama in addressing technology addiction among nursing students. This study is designed to evaluate whether a Creative Drama-based intervention can influence nursing students' awareness of technology addiction.

Inclusion criteria

Ability to respond verbally to questions No communication barriers (vision, hearing problems, etc.)

Exclusion criteria

Students who do not consent to participate Students with incomplete attendance in the Creative Drama workshop