Citation

Kelleci M, Tel H, Akgul Gundogdu N, Temel Mert Z. J. Child Adolesc. Psychiatr. Nurs. 2021; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/jcap.12336

PMID

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Abstract

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to evaluate peer bullying, internet addiction, and psychological adaptation capabilities of students in the 9-15 age group. DESIGN AND METHODS: The study was performed as cross-sectional-descriptive research with 880 students included in the research sample.

FINDINGS: One-fourth of the students in the 9-15 age group suffered from psychological adaptation issues, one-fifth suffered from bullying issues, and 16.5% suffered from internet addiction.

CONCLUSION: There is a need for early determination in risky age groups, a collaboration between parents and teachers in schools, and extended social studies on the prevention of peer bullying and internet addiction.

Language: en

Keywords

school mental health; psychological adaptation; internet addiction; latency age group; peer bullying