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Adolescent Well-being and Life Satisfaction: Impact of Digital Technology Usage

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  • Mihajlović Iris

    (University of Dubrovnik, Department of Economics and Business Economics, Dubrovnik, Croatia)

  • Djevojić Cvijeta

    (University of Dubrovnik, Department of Economics and Business Economics, Dubrovnik, Croatia)

  • Stanković Marino

    (University of Dubrovnik, Department of Economics and Business Economics, Dubrovnik, Croatia)

Abstract

Background Digital technologies have significantly changed the way adolescents perceive the world around them. The perception of the social environment is crucial for their well-being and health. Objectives This paper aims to evaluate the relationship between the perceived life circumstances of adolescents, such as dietary habits, physical activity, obesity, subjective health, the use of digital technology devices, and the level of occupancy with school obligations. Methods/Approach The survey research was conducted on a sample of adolescents between the ages of 11 and 15. Data was analysed using regression analysis and association rules. Results The results present a moderate positive correlation between the level of school obligations and life satisfaction or subjective health, while for the independent variable, time spent in front of screens, the strength of the relationship is moderate and negative. Conclusions The model represents a useful starting point for the recommendations for creating patterns to influence life satisfaction and well-being in adolescence. It provides insight into the potential optimisation of school obligations of adolescents according to the level of life satisfaction, subjective perception of health, and time spent in front of the screen.

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  • Mihajlović Iris & Djevojić Cvijeta & Stanković Marino, 2023. "Adolescent Well-being and Life Satisfaction: Impact of Digital Technology Usage," Business Systems Research, Sciendo, vol. 14(2), pages 124-144, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bit:bsrysr:v:14:y:2023:i:2:p:124-144:n:7
    DOI: 10.2478/bsrj-2023-0015
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    Keywords

    adolescence; subjective health; life satisfaction; school obligations; physical activity; digital technologies; regression; association rules;
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    JEL classification:

    • I10 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - General
    • I12 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health Behavior
    • I19 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Other
    • Z13 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Economic Sociology; Economic Anthropology; Language; Social and Economic Stratification

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