Investigation of levels of depression and anxiety in university students in correlation with internet usage purposes and academic success

The aim of this study is to demonstrate the relationship between college students with depression and anxiety levels of internet usage goals and academic achievement . In addition, the gender of the students in the study, age, match is studying in class, uses the internet what purpose, such variables as the impact on the academic achievement levels of depression and anxiety were investigated. University of Istanbul in general in the state and private universities in research in Istanbul University, Marmara University, Istanbul Commerce University, the Acibadem University and Yeditepe University campus, faculty and regardless section through 1, 2 , 3, and the reading of randomly selected 17-44 years old in 4th grade A total of 200 students were enrolled. Data collection tools as the Beck Depression Inventory and the Beck Anxiety Inventory was used. At the same time the Personal Information Form by researchers to determine the socio-demographic characteristics of students it was formed. With regard to socio-demographic characteristics of the study; academic achievement of poor, moderate and good with the students was higher than the other students than depression and anxiety level of students using 9-11 hours daily internet 0-2 hours that the higher levels of depression than other students, 2 years and less internet using students which is higher than the level of anxiety than other students, and students who play computer games, compared to students who play computer games on the internet has reached a higher level of anxiety that result. The gender of the students involved in the research, meaningful results by age and socio- demographic characteristics such as which class read was obtained. Depression levels in the study group were significantly positive correlation between the level of anxiety. Based on the findings of the survey at the end of the discussion section located to the researchers, some suggestions were made counselors for employees and their families in the area. Key Words : Depression, Anxiety, Academic Success, Internet Usage Purposes.