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Factors Associated with Adolescents’ Internet Use Duration by Suicidal Ideation

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  • Myoungjin Kwon

    (Department of Nursing, Daejeon University, Daejeon 34520, Korea)

  • Sun Ae Kim

    (Department of Nursing, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungbuk 27909, Korea)

  • Wi-Young So

    (Sports and Health Care Major, College of Humanities and Arts, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju-si 27469, Korea)

Abstract

Purpose : This study aimed to identify the factors associated with Internet use duration by distinguishing between individuals with suicidal ideation and those without. Methods : Data were obtained from the 14th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-Based Survey (2018), which is a nationwide survey. Respondents aged 12–18 years (N = 60,040) who answered “yes” or “no” to the question about having suicidal ideation were included in the analysis. Study variables were general characteristics, physical and psychological factors, and Internet use duration. A complex sample logistic regression was performed to determine the influential factors. Results : Significant factors associated with weekend Internet use among those with suicidal ideation were sex, economic status, residence type, physical activity, sedentary duration, recovery after sleep deprivation, and stress, with an explanatory power of 20.0% ( p < 0.001). Significant factors associated with weekday Internet use among those with suicidal ideation were sex, frequency of eating breakfast per week, sedentary duration, and weight control efforts, with an explanatory power of 15.9% ( p < 0.001). Significant factors associated with weekend Internet use among those with no suicidal ideation were breakfast frequency and frequency of alcohol consumption per month, with an explanatory power of 10.9% ( p < 0.001). Significant factors associated with weekday Internet use among those with no suicidal ideation were frequency of eating breakfast per week, frequency of eating fast food per week, sedentary duration, and suicide attempt, with an explanatory power of 13.6% ( p < 0.001). Conclusions : The findings indicated significant differences in Internet use duration between adolescents with suicidal ideation and those without, suggesting the need for customized prevention programs focusing on adolescents’ psychological state.

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  • Myoungjin Kwon & Sun Ae Kim & Wi-Young So, 2020. "Factors Associated with Adolescents’ Internet Use Duration by Suicidal Ideation," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(2), pages 1-10, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:2:p:433-:d:306648
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    1. Yang‐Sook Yoo & Ok‐Hee Cho & Kyeong‐Sook Cha, 2014. "Associations between overuse of the internet and mental health in adolescents," Nursing & Health Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 16(2), pages 193-200, June.
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