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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Internet Addiction Among Male Students of Jubail University College, Saudi Arabia

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  • Gilbert Macalanda Talaue

    (Royal Commission of Jubail, Saudi Arabia & Jubail University College, Saudi Arabia & Jubail Industrial College, Saudi Arabia)

  • Ishaq Kalanther

    (Royal Commission of Jubail and Yanbu, Saudi Arabia & Jubail Industrial College, Saudi Arabia)

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This study aims to determine the associated factors and prevalence of Internet addiction among Jubail University College – Male Branch students. Descriptive cross-sectional method was applied. 171 students participated. Self-administered survey questionnaire was the data-gathering instrument. Young's Internet Addiction Test was used to determine the level of internet usage. Factors associated with high internet consumption are accessibility, boredom, isolation, and extreme weather condition. Covid-19 pandemic changed the way respondents consume internet. It also changed the respondents' sleeping pattern and increases the average internet usage per day. Though the internet played a vital role during Covid-19 pandemic, it also increases the dependency of students on it. Higher number of moderate level internet addiction has been found among respondents. Therefore, it is encouraged that JUC should design a program to address the current situation.

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  • Gilbert Macalanda Talaue & Ishaq Kalanther, 2023. "Prevalence and Associated Factors of Internet Addiction Among Male Students of Jubail University College, Saudi Arabia," International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and Learning (IJCBPL), IGI Global, vol. 13(1), pages 1-16, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jcbpl0:v:13:y:2023:i:1:p:1-16
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