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NCT Number: NCT06584253

Digital Addiction Among University Students

The aim of this study is to contribute to our understanding of digital media addiction by investigating the prevalence of digital addiction among university students and examining the relationship between variables such as body awareness, physical activity levels, hand grip strength, upper extremity function and pain-dash, quality of life, depression, stress, anxiety, sleep quality, and cognitive levels and digital addiction.

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Key information

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Dilan, Iğdır, Turkey (Türkiye)

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About this study

After recording the demographic information of all individuals participating in the study, screen addiction, BMI, body awareness, physical activity levels, handgrip strength, upper extremity pain and function and pain-dash, quality of life, depression, stress, anxiety, sleep quality, cognitive levels will be evaluated. Individuals will be asked to fill out self-report questionnaires.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • University students aged 18 and over
  • Those who have been using smartphones for more than a year

Exclusion criteria

  • People under the age of 18,
  • Those diagnosed by a doctor with any musculoskeletal, rheumatic, neurological, cardiovascular system diseases or diagnosed with a mental disorder, sleep disorder such as narcolepsy or addiction to alcohol, substances, etc.
  • Those with any history of injury or surgery in the upper extremity

Treatment and study plan

Musculoskeletal System Health Questionnaire Scale

Other

It is a 14-item scale that evaluates pain intensity, physical function, sleep, fatigue, emotional state, physical activity level, impact on work and social life, independence, self-management ability and general impact.

International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short form)

Other

International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short form) -

The IPAQ assesses a range of physical activities, including leisure-time physical activities, indoor and outdoor activities, work-related physical activities, and transportation-related physical activities.

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

Other

It is a questionnaire that evaluates sleep quality with questions asked under 7 main headings: subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disorders, use of sleep aids and daytime functions.

Cognitive Failures Questionnaire

Other

The questionnaire aims to measure daily cognitive errors. It assesses simple errors made over the last 6 weeks, as well as perception (e.g., are there times when you can't see something you need at the supermarket even though it's there?), memory (e.g., have you ever forgotten people's names?) and motor functioning (e.g., have you ever bumped into anyone?).

Jamar hand dynamometer

Other

Jamar hand dynamometer - students will perform grip strength assessments with their dominant hand while seated. As recommended by the American Association of Hand Therapists protocol, students will sit in a comfortable chair with their shoulders neutrally rotated and adducted, elbow flexed to 90°, and wrist and forearm in neutral positions.

Depression Anxiety Stress Scale - 21 Short Form

Other

DASÖ-21 consists of 3 subcategories (depression, anxiety and stress). Each category consists of 7 separate questions and a total of 21 questions.

Body Awareness Questionnaire

Other

The questionnaire aims to determine the level of body composition sensitivity.

SF-12

Other

This questionnaire consists of two general components related to physical and mental function, consisting of 12 questions and 8 scales measuring physical function (2 questions), bodily pain (1 question), role limitations due to physical problems (2 questions), general health (1 question) vitality (40).

Primary outcomes

  1. Musculoskeletal System Health Questionnaire Scale

    Time frame: 24-48 hours

    It is a 14-item scale that evaluates pain intensity, physical function, sleep, fatigue, emotional state, physical activity level, impact on work and social life, independence, self-management ability and general impact.Each Question is scored from 0-4. Higher scores indicate better MSK health status.

  2. International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short form)

    Time frame: 24-48 hours

    The IPAQ assesses a range of physical activities, including leisure-time physical activities, indoor and outdoor activities, work-related physical activities, and transportation-related physical activities.

  3. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

    Time frame: 24-48 hours

    It is a questionnaire that evaluates sleep quality with questions asked under 7 main headings: subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disorders, use of sleep aids and daytime functions.Higher overall scores indicate poorer sleep quality

  4. Cognitive Failures Questionnaire

    Time frame: 24-48 hours

    The questionnaire aims to measure daily cognitive errors. It assesses simple errors made over the last 6 weeks, as well as perception (e.g., are there times when you can't see something you need at the supermarket even though it's there?), memory (e.g., have you ever forgotten people's names?) and motor functioning (e.g., have you ever bumped into anyone?).The total score ranges from 0 to 100. High scores indicate an increased tendency for cognitive failure.

  5. Jamar hand dynamometer

    Time frame: 24-48 hours

    Jamar hand dynamometer - students will perform grip strength assessments with their dominant hand while seated. As recommended by the American Association of Hand Therapists protocol, students will sit in a comfortable chair with their shoulders neutrally rotated and adducted, elbow flexed to 90°, and wrist and forearm in neutral positions.

  6. Depression Anxiety Stress Scale - 21 Short Form

    Time frame: 24-48 hours

    DASÖ-21 consists of 3 subcategories (depression, anxiety and stress). Each category consists of 7 separate questions and a total of 21 questions.Higher scores indicate more severe emotional distress

  7. Body Awareness Questionnaire

    Time frame: 24-48 hours

    The questionnaire aims to determine the level of body composition sensitivity.The survey consists of 18 statements and participants are asked to rate each statement on a scale of 1-7. A higher score indicates better body awareness.

  8. SF-12

    Time frame: 24-48 hours

    This questionnaire consists of two general components related to physical and mental function, consisting of 12 questions and 8 scales measuring physical function (2 questions), bodily pain (1 question), role limitations due to physical problems (2 questions), general health (1 question) vitality (40).Scoring ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better quality of life.

  9. Digital Addiction Scale

    Time frame: 24-48 hours

    The Digital Addiction Scale (DAS) was used to assess the participants' digital addiction levels. The scale consists of 19 questions with 5 sub-factors (excessive use, deprivation, disruption of life flow, emotional state and addiction). The total score is between 19-95, with a high score indicating a high level of media addiction.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

dilan demirtas karaoba, asst. prof

CONTACT

[email protected]

0541127796

dilan demirtas karaoba, asst. prof

CONTACT

[email protected]

05541127796

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Inonu University

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Registry information

Official study title

Relationship of Multidimensional Factors with Digital Addiction Among University Students: a Cross-Sectional Study

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Sep 4, 2024
Registry last updated
Sep 19, 2024

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