The effects of physical activity and screen addiction on depression in university students

The aim of the study is to investigate the relationship between physical activity, screen addiction, and depression among university students. This research model is a cross-sectional design, the subject of the study is the relational survey model. The population of this research consists of individuals aged 18 and over, residing in the Republic of Turkey and attending Bahçeşehir University. Random sampling method was used in this study. Considering the number of participants who could be excluded from the study because the requirements were not met, 120 people were reached. Sociodemographic data form, International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Beck Depression Questionnaire and Multiple Screen Addiction Scale were administered to the participants, respectively. The study conducted frequency and normal distribution analyses to assess sample characteristics and determine appropriate statistical tests. Subsequently, independent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and regression analysis were utilized to examine variable relationships and assess the impact of independent variables on the dependent variable. The inclusion of demographic variable comparisons enriched the study's comprehensiveness. In this study, there is a statistically significant, positive and moderate relationship between the depression scores of individuals and their multiple screen addiction scores. To better understand the relationship between multi-screen addiction and depression, clinicians should familiarize themselves with the current understanding of addiction and its connection to depression.