The Relationship between Internet Addiction and Academic Enthusiasm among Medical Sciences Students

Excessive Internet usage has been identified as a potential cause of psychological, social, educational, and occupational issues. Students, in particular, are at risk of experiencing complications arising from excessive Internet use. This study examines the correlation between Internet addiction and academic enthusiasm among students at Lorestan University of Medical Sciences (Iran). Conducted as an analytical cross-sectional study, the research encompassed undergraduate students from the university in ۲۰۲۲, with a sample size of ۲۹۵ participants selected through simple random sampling. The research instruments employed were Young's Internet Addiction Questionnaire and Fredericks et al.'s Academic Enthusiasm Questionnaire. Data analysis was executed using an independent t-test and one-way ANOVA via Stata۱۷ software. The findings revealed that ۲۵.۴۲% of students were susceptible to Internet addiction. The overall scores for academic enthusiasm, along with its emotional, behavioral, and cognitive components, ranged from moderate to high. A statistically significant difference was observed in the cognitive passion component across different age groups (P=۰.۰۱) and marital statuses (P=۰.۰۰۵). However, no significant statistical relationship was found between Internet addiction and other components of academic enthusiasm or other demographic characteristics. In conclusion, excessive Internet use among students leads to health issues and hinders their ability to engage in activities such as continuing education, completing assignments, studying, and exam preparation. Consequently, it is recommended that this study be replicated following the implementation of psychological interventions, emotion-control training, and strategies to enhance academic motivation.

کلیدواژه ها:

Academic Successes ، Behavior ، Medical students ، Internet Addiction Disorder