Determination of physical activity levels and social media addictions of secondary and high school students

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the physical activity levels and social media addictions of secondary and high school students and to compare them based on various variables. This research was designed using the relational survey model, one of the quantitative research methods. A total of 490 students participated in the study to examine the relationship between physical activity levels and social media addiction. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (Short Form) and the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale were used to collect data. For the statistical analysis of normally distributed data, independent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation analysis were applied. In addition, the Cronbach's Alpha reliability coefficient of the social media addiction scale was calculated as.724. According to the comparison between the physical activity questionnaire and demographic variables, no significant difference was found in terms of educational status, grade level, height, and body weight, while a significant difference was found with age. In the comparison between the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale and demographic variables, no significant difference was found in terms of gender, height, and body weight, whereas significant differences were found in educational status, grade level, and age. When the relationship between physical activity and social media addiction was examined, no statistically significant difference was found. As a result, when the relationship between physical activity and social media addiction was examined, no significant relationship was found between the two variables. This finding suggests that social media use does not directly affect students' physical activity levels; however, other individual and environmental factors should also be taken into consideration. Keywords: High school students, physical activity, secondary school students, social media addiction.