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

Gilbert Macalanda Talaue and Ishaq Kalanther
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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

International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and Learning (IJCBPL), 2023, vol. 13, issue 1, 1-16

Abstract: 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.

Date: 2023
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