Examining the Relationship between Internet Addiction and Aggression among University Students: A Gender-Specific
Subject Areas : Journal of Excellence in counseling and psychotherapy
قربانعلی یحیایی
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Majid Shilehsari Saheli
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1 - دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی واحد رشت
2 - Kooshiar institute of higher education
Keywords: Gender Differences, Internet Addiction, Aggression,
Abstract :
Purpose: This research examines the relationship between internet addiction and aggression, as well as each of its sub-scales, among male and female students.
Methodology: The study population includes all male and female students of Koushyar Higher Education Institute who were studying during the academic year 2022-23. The sample size was determined using Green's thumb rule (1991). Accordingly, considering the number of independent variables, a sample size of 220 individuals was selected through multi-stage cluster random sampling. In this study, the Young Internet Addiction Questionnaire and the Buss and Perry Aggression Questionnaire were employed.
Findings: The results indicated a significant relationship between internet addiction and student aggression. The findings suggest that students with higher scores in internet addiction are more at risk of aggressive tendencies and behaviors (r=0.495). This correlation is stronger when considering gender differentiation, being stronger in females (r=0.499) compared to males (r=0.332) Internet addiction showed a significant relationship with all sub-scales of aggression. Regarding gender comparison, this correlation was only significant in female students for physical and verbal aggression. Furthermore, a stronger correlation was found between internet addiction and anger in female students. However, in relation to hostility, a significant correlation was discovered in both genders, approximately equal.
Conclusion: Based on the research findings, it is recommended to design and provide necessary training courses and counseling services aimed at reducing internet addiction and managing anger, tailored to both genders within universities.
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