Relationship between self-control as an internal factor and internet addiction in adolescents.

Hapsari, Ariestika Baktian; Fitryasari, Rizki; Sari, Dianis Wulan; Tristiana, Rr Dian; Yusuf, Ah.; Chong-Mei Chan

Introduction: The increasing interest of adolescents in internet usage has heightened the risk of internet addiction. Self-control, a crucial internal factor, has been the focus of our study. We aimed to investigate the relationship between self-control and internet addiction. Methods: Using a correlational design with a cross-sectional approach, we surveyed 165 senior high school students selected through cluster sampling. Self-control was the independent variable, and internet addiction was the dependent variable. Data collection involved questionnaires, including the Internet Addiction Test and Self-control Scale, followed by the Spearman Rho test analysis. Results: We discovered a significant relationship between self-control and internet addiction (p = 0.0001; r = -0.456). Conclusion: Our findings underscore that higher levels of self-control are linked to lower instances of internet addiction. This suggests that fostering self-control among adolescents is a practical and effective strategy for preventing internet addiction.

HIGH school students; INTERNET addiction; CLUSTER sampling; SELF-control; INDEPENDENT variables

Gaceta Médica de Caracas, 2024, Vol 132, pS217

0367-4762

Academic Journal

10.47307/GMC.2024.132.s2.8