Internet addiction: Prevalence and relationship with academic burnout among undergraduates during widespread online learning

AbstractPurposeWe aimed to investigate the prevalence of Internet addiction (IA) and explore its related factors among undergraduates during widespread online learning in China.Design and MethodsThe online survey was conducted in April 2020. The Young diagnostic questionnaire and academic burnout scale were respectively used to measure IA and academic burnout.FindingsA total of 28.4% of 7562 participants developed IA, which correlated with academic burnout. Additionally, positive attitude and practice towards COVID-19 and exercise were protective factors of it.Practice ImplicationsIA was associated with academic burnout, and better cognition of COVID-19 and positive lifestyles might reduce its risk.
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research