Altıncı sınıf öğrencilerinin problemli internet kullanımını önlemek için tasarlanan programın etkililiği

This research investigates the relationship of non-risk Turkish early adolescent urban middle school students' need satisfaction, coping, mindfulness, and awareness of the consequences of online behaviours associated with problematic internet use (PIU). The first of two studies, using a cross-sectional design and Path analysis on a sample of 165 Turkish early adolescents, found that need satisfaction was negatively related to PIU via low avoidant coping and high mindfulness in internet engagement. The second study tested the effectiveness of a 10-week Mindful and Need-supportive Digital Life Responsibility Program in preventing PIU. A quasi-experimental design collected quantitative and qualitative data from experimental and control groups using a pre-test, post-test and follow up, to assess PIU, responsible internet use, coping strategies, and psychological needs. During-intervention diaries and post-intervention interviews sought participant perceptions, including parent reporting on their children's internet use. The data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics, viz. bi-variate correlations, MANOVA, ANOVA, cross tabulation analysis, and t-tests. Content analysis was performed for interview data and the researcher's diary. Results showed the program was unsuccessful in increasing RIU, and in decreasing PIU and avoidant coping for not-at-risk adolescents, but successful in forming positive student cognitions regarding harmonious internet use, active coping, and mindfulness during internet use. The need supportive component of the program was successful in promoting student need satisfaction. Recommendations and implications for improvement are discussed.