Journal of Modern Psychology

Journal of Modern Psychology

Prevalence of Internet Addiction among Psychology, Accounting, and Management Students at Islamic Azad University of Bandar Anzali

Document Type : Research Article

Author
PhD in Psychology, University Lecturer, Islamic Azad University, Bandar Anzali Branch, Anzali, Iran
Abstract
 
Objective: Internet dependency has become a global problem due to its high prevalence, rapid growth rate, and serious adverse consequences. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of internet addiction among students majoring in Psychology, Accounting, and Management at the Islamic Azad University, Bandar Anzali Branch.
Methods: This research was a descriptive study. The population of the study included all students majoring in Psychology, Accounting, and Management at the International Branch of Bandar Anzali Azad University in the academic year (2023-2024). Out of this population, 150 individuals were selected using the convenience sampling method. Then, the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) was administered to them, and the data were analyzed using frequency and percentage distributions. The analysis was performed using SPSS27 software.
Results: The obtained frequency and percentage showed that 64 subjects (43.2%) were normal users without dependence or addiction to the internet. 75 subjects (46.8%) were at risk of internet addiction (had internet dependence), and 11 subjects (6%) had internet addiction.
Conclusion: There was a small amount of internet addiction among students, but a high percentage of students had internet dependence, which justifies the need to pay attention to educating students on the optimal use of cyberspace.
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  • Receive Date 23 September 2024
  • Revise Date 04 November 2024
  • Accept Date 05 December 2024