Prevalence and factors associated with digital addiction among students taking university entrance tests: a GIS-based study.

Autor:	Al-Mamun F; CHINTA Research Bangladesh, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh. firojphiju@gmail.com.; Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. firojphiju@gmail.com.; Department of Public Health, University of South Asia, Dhaka, Bangladesh. firojphiju@gmail.com., Hasan ME; CHINTA Research Bangladesh, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.; Software College, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China., Mostofa NB; CHINTA Research Bangladesh, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.; Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Akther M; Department of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Mashruba T; CHINTA Research Bangladesh, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh., Arif M; CHINTA Research Bangladesh, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.; Department of Ayurvedic Medicine, Institute of Teaching & Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India., Chaahat AH; CHINTA Research Bangladesh, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.; Dental Unit, Sir Salimullah Medical College, Mitford, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Salam AB; Department of Pharmacy, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Akter M; Department of Marketing, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Abedin MAA; Dental Unit, Sher-E-Bangla Medical College, Barisal, Bangladesh., Bulbul MIA; CHINTA Research Bangladesh, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.; Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh., Adnan MS; Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Islam MS; Department of Agriculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh., Ahmed MS; CHINTA Research Bangladesh, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.; Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Shahin MSM; Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Islam S; Department of Public Administration, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, Bangladesh., Hussain MM; CHINTA Research Bangladesh, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.; Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Al Habib A; CHINTA Research Bangladesh, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.; Department of Government and Politics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh., ALmerab MM; Department of Psychology, College of Education and Human Development, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia., Gozal D; Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, 25701, Huntington, WV, USA. gozal@marshall.edu., Muhit M; Department of Public Health, University of South Asia, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Roy N; Department of Biochemistry and Food Analysis, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh., Mamun MA; CHINTA Research Bangladesh, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.; Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.; Department of Public Health, University of South Asia, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	BMC psychiatry [BMC Psychiatry] 2024 Apr 25; Vol. 24 (1), pp. 322. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 25.
DOI:	10.1186/s12888-024-05737-9
Abstrakt:	Background: The surge in digital media consumption, coupled with the ensuing consequences of digital addiction, has witnessed a rapid increase, particularly after the initiation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite some studies exploring specific technological addictions, such as internet or social media addiction, in Bangladesh, there is a noticeable gap in research focusing on digital addiction in a broader context. Thus, this study aims to investigate digital addiction among students taking the university entrance test, examining its prevalence, contributing factors, and geographical distribution using GIS techniques. Methods: Data from a cross-sectional survey were collected from a total of 2,157 students who were taking the university entrance test at Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. A convenience sampling method was applied for data collection using a structured questionnaire. Statistical analyses were performed with SPSS 25 Version and AMOS 23 Version, whereas ArcGIS 10.8 Version was used for the geographical distribution of digital addiction. Results: The prevalence of digital addiction was 33.1% (mean score: 16.05 ± 5.58). Those students who are attempting the test for a second time were more likely to be addicted (42.7% vs. 39.1%), but the difference was not statistically significant. Besides, the potential factors predicted for digital addiction were student status, satisfaction with previous mock tests, average monthly expenditure during the admission test preparation, and depression. No significant difference was found between digital addiction and districts. However, digital addiction was higher in the districts of Manikganj, Rajbari, Shariatpur, and Chittagong Hill Tract areas, including Rangamati, and Bandarban. Conclusions: The study emphasizes the pressing need for collaborative efforts involving educational policymakers, institutions, and parents to address the growing digital addiction among university-bound students. The recommendations focus on promoting alternative activities, enhancing digital literacy, and imposing restrictions on digital device use, which are crucial steps toward fostering a healthier digital environment and balanced relationship with technology for students. (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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