Determining the Internet Addiction Levels and Related Factors of Administrative Staff Working in a University Hospital

Abstract

Aim: This study was conducted to determine the internet addiction levels and related factors of the administrative staff working in a university hospital. Method: The research was conducted with 317 employees working in the administrative staff of Mersin University Hospital between February 15 and May 15, 2020 and agreeing to participate in the study. In the study, "Descriptive Characteristics Questionnaire" prepared by the researchers and "Internet Addiction Scale" adapted into Turkish by Şahin and Korkmaz (2011) were used. The data were analyzed in the SPSS program. Results: 44% of the participants were 26-35 years old, 60.7% were female, 36.8% were nurses, 58.2% were married. In the study, the addiction score averages of those aged 18-25, males, singles and civil servants are significantly higher. In the study, internet addiction scale total score average and loss of control, desire to stay online more and negativity in social relations sub-dimension score average were found to be "below the average". Conclusion: In the study, it was determined that the administrative staff were not addicted to the internet.