Neki socijalni i individualni aspekti ovisnosti o internetu među srednjoškolcima

master's thesis

• Title (english): Some social and individual aspects of Internet addiction among high school students
• Author: Helena Vusić
• Mentor: Marijana Majdak (mentor)
• Committee member: Marijana Majdak (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Ana Štambuk (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Lea Skokandić (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Law; (In social work); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-06-27, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Social Activities

Abstract

Iako je ovisnost o internetu još uvijek u procesu istraživanja, individualne i socijalne varijable imaju važnu ulogu u određivanju razine ovisnosti o internetu. Cilj ovog istraživanja bio je ispitati povezanost između ovisnosti o internetu, usamljenosti, socijalne podrške i vršnjačkog pritiska kod srednjoškolaca. U istraživanju sudjelovalo je ukupno 105 učenika od 1. do 4. razreda, pri tome 43 srednjoškolaca, 59 srednjoškolki i 3 osobe koje se spolno nisu opredijelile i to gimnazijskog smjera te strukovnog smjera uključujući ekonomiste, CNC operatere i prodavače. Učenici i učenice upitnik su ispunjavali putem web ankete tijekom sata razrednika. Ovisnost o internetu značajno je pozitivna povezana s usamljenosti i vršnjačkim pritiskom te negativno sa socijalnom podrškom. Rezultati pokazuju da srednjoškolci koji prikazuju viši stupanj ovisnosti o internetu pokazuju i višu razinu socijalne i emocionalne usamljenosti, kao i višu razinu percipiranog pritiska na konformiranje vršnjačkoj grupi. Uz to, srednjoškolci koji pokazuju niži stupanj ovisnosti o internetu prikazuju višu razinu podršku od strane obitelji, prijatelja i značajne druge osobe. Na kraju, vršnjački pritisak, a posebno usamljenost i socijalna podrška, pokazali su se međusobno značajno povezanima. Dobiveni rezultati mogu doprinijeti obrazovanju socijalnih radnika o važnosti ovisnosti o internetu te razvoju programa sveobuhvatne prevencije kao i razvijanju programa liječenja ovisnosti o internetu kod mladih. Zaključno, posljedice koje ova ovisnost ostavlja na pojedince daje prostor za nastavak istraživanja, kako u socijalnom radu, tako i u drugim znanostima.

Abstract (english)

Although Internet addiction is still under research, individual and social variables play an important role in determining the level of Internet addiction. The aim of this research was to examine the connection between Internet addiction, loneliness, social support and peer pressure in high school students. A total of 105 students from 1st to 4th grade took part in the research, including 43 high school boys, 59 high school girls and 3 people who did not choose their gender, from gymnasium and vocational schools, including economists, CNC operators and trade school. Students filled out the questionnaire via a web survey during teacher's class. Internet addiction is significantly positively correlated to loneliness and peer pressure, and negatively correlated to social support. The results show that high school students who show a higher level of Internet addiction also show a higher level of social and emotional loneliness. Also, high school students who show a higher degree of Internet addiction also show a higher level of perceived pressure to conform to the peer group. In addition, high school students who show lower levels of Internet addiction report higher levels of support from family, friends, and significant others. Lastly, peer pressure, especially loneliness and social support, proved to be significantly related to each other. The obtained results can contribute to the education of social workers about the importance of Internet addiction and the development of a comprehensive prevention program as well as the development of a treatment program for Internet addiction among young people. In conclusion, the consequences that this addiction leaves on individuals gives room for continued research, both in social work and in other sciences.

• Keywords: ovisnost o internetu; socijalna podrška; vršnjački pritisak; usamljenost; konformiranje; adolescencija
• Keywords (english): internet addiction; social support; peer pressure; loneliness; conforming; adolescence
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:199:990009
• Study programme: Title: Social Work; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra socijalnog rada (magistar/magistra socijalnog rada)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2023-07-06 08:40:15