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Examining the Relationship Between Possible Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms and Depression Levels, Problematic Internet Use and Exercise Habits in Adolescents: A cross-sectional study-Iraqi case

Adölesanlardaki Olası Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu Belirtileri ile Depresyon Düzeyleri, Problemli İnternet Kullanımları ve Egzersiz Alışkanlıkları Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi: Kesitsel çalışma-Irak örneği

Mohammed Abbas Alsubaih(ÇANKIRI KARATEKİN ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0009-0009-9568-185X
Nilay Şahan(ÇANKIRI KARATEKİN ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0001-5667-0247
Pages
35–43
Publication Date
2025-01-31
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There was also a statistically significant, positive and very weak correlation between the CIUS scores of the adolescents participating in the study and their depression levels (r=0.141; p 0.05), there was a statistically significant, negative and weak correlation with depression level (r=-0.259; p<0.05).Conclusion: The results show that possible ADHD symptoms and compulsive internet use can be prevented by reducing the level of depression in adolescents.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between possible attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and depression levels, problematic internet use and exercise habits in adolescents.
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Key Findings & Data:Method: A total of 300 individuals between the ages of 14-17 participated in the study.
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Conclusion & Impact:There was also a statistically significant, positive and very weak correlation between the CIUS scores of the adolescents participating in the study and their depression levels (r=0.141; p 0.05), there was a statistically significant, negative and weak correlation with depression level (r=-0.259; p<0.05).Conclusion: The results show that possible ADHD symptoms and compulsive internet use can be prevented by reducing the level of depression in adolescents.
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⚙️Variables:Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu · Beck Depresyon Envanteri · Problemli İnternet Kullanımı

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Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between possible attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and depression levels, problematic internet use and exercise habits in adolescents. Method: A total of 300 individuals between the ages of 14-17 participated in the study. The sociodemographic characteristics of the participating individuals were first questioned and then ADHD Rating Scale-5, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Compulsive Internet Use Scale (CIUS) were administered. Results: The mean age of the adolescents who participated in the study was 15,351,16 years. According to the BDI, the majority of the participants were found to have mild to moderate depression (38.2%-52.2%). There was a statistically significant, positive and very weak correlation (r= 0.116; p 0.05). There was also a statistically significant, positive and very weak correlation between the CIUS scores of the adolescents participating in the study and their depression levels (r=0.141; p 0.05), there was a statistically significant, negative and weak correlation with depression level (r=-0.259; p<0.05).Conclusion: The results show that possible ADHD symptoms and compulsive internet use can be prevented by reducing the level of depression in adolescents. It was concluded that this can be achieved by directing adolescents to exercise and gaining exercise habits to reduce depression levels.

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Amaç: Bu araştırmanın amacı adölesanlardaki olası dikkat eksikliği hiperaktivite bozukluğu (DEHB) belirtileri ile depresyon düzeyleri, problemli internet kullanımları ve egzersiz alışkanlıkları arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemektir.Yöntem: Çalışmaya 14-17 yaş arasında bulunan 300 kişi katıldı. Katılan bireylerin önce sosyodemografik özellikleri sorgulandıktan sonra DEHB Derecelendirme Ölçeği—5, Beck Depresyon Envanteri (BDE) ve Kompulsif İnternet Kullanımı Ölçeği (KİKÖ) uygulandı. Bulgular: Çalışmaya katılan adölesanların yaş ortalaması 15,351,16 yıldı. BDE’ne göre katılımcıların büyük çoğunluğunun hafif ile orta düzey depresyona sahip olduğu bulundu (%38,2- %52,2). Adölesanların DEHB Ölçeği toplam puanı ile depresyon düzeyleri arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı, pozitif ve çok zayıf düzeyde korelasyon (r= 0,116; p 0,05). Ayrıca çalışmaya katılan adölesanların KİKÖ puanları ile depresyon düzeyleri arasında da istatistiksel olarak anlamlı, pozitif ve çok zayıf düzeyde korelasyon olduğu görüldü (r= 0,141; p 0,05), depresyon düzeyi ile aralarında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı, negatif yönde ve zayıf düzeyde ilişki olduğu bulundu (r= -0,259; p<0,05). Sonuç: Bulunan sonuçlar adölesanlardaki depresyon düzeyinin azaltılarak olası DEHB belirtilerinin ve kompulsif internet kullanımının önüne geçilebileceğini göstermektedir. Bunun da depresyon düzeyinin azaltılmasında adölesanların egzersize yönlendirilmesiyle ve egzersiz alışkanlığının kazandırılmasıyla olabileceği sonucuna varılmıştır.

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Alsubaih, M. A., Şahan, N. (2025). Examining the Relationship Between Possible Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms and Depression Levels, Problematic Internet Use and Exercise Habits in Adolescents: A cross-sectional study-Iraqi case. Avrasya Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 8 Sayı: 1, 35–43. https://doi.org/10.53493/avrasyasbd.1507369

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