Effectiveness of Informational Booklet on knowledge of Interventional Strategies regarding Internet overuse among Students of Selected Degree Colleges in Udaipur city (Rajasthan)
Anjela Annette Nazareth1, Ashish Gautam2
1Tutor, St. John’s College of Nursing, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
2Principal, Saraswati College of Nursing, Udaipur, Rajasthan.
*Corresponding Author E-mail: annetteanjela@gmail.com
ABSTRACT:
Internet overuse poses a serious risk to students and teenagers in the form of decreased face-to-face interaction, reduced outdoor creativity, cyberbullying, wastage of time, abandonment of family, invasion of privacy, lack of sleep, reduced physical activity, low morale, psychological blocks, elimination of book reading, etc., all of which have an adverse effect on relationships, increased anxiety, and excessive online spending1. In the current study, information was gathered on what degree college students in Udaipur knew about interventional strategies on internet overuse and when the usage needed to be reduced through the reading of an informational booklet. A simple non-probability random selection method was used to choose a sample of 169 students. Once the information booklet was distributed, the mean knowledge score was 17.7. The study's conclusions showed that there was no statistically significant correlation between post-test knowledge scores and particular baseline factors. The study's conclusions confirm the necessity of educating students about information booklet for internet overuse. Students' knowledge was increased because of the distribution of the instructional pamphlet. The study strongly advises implementing an organised teaching programme in institutions and schools to boost students' mental well-being, lower their risk of internet addiction, and encourage a healthy lifestyle.
KEYWORDS: Interventional strategies, Internet overuse, Informational booklet, Mental health.
INTRODUCTION:
Internet is a network of interconnected, private, public, business, academic, and governmental networks that enables global communication and access to informational resources. We utilise it to link individuals, groups, and nations all around the world.2 Because everyone is unique, the amount of internet use that is healthy will likewise vary from person to person.3 Internet overuse is the term for spending too much time online at the detriment of other activities. This could entail spending excessive time online engaging in games or chat rooms at the expense of socialising or studying.4
Those who use the internet at least 14 hours per week are referred to as "heavy internet users".5 Although individuals of all ages use the internet, children and young people utilise it the most, making it essential for information, communication, and entertainment during downtime. 6 According to statistics, youth organisations make up the largest portion of all internet users between the ages of 16 and 24. Girls spend more time on social media, music, instant messaging, homework, writing, looking up medical information, and shopping. Nonetheless, boys spend significantly more time than girls conversing, using online forums, playing online games, and visiting websites with explicit content. 7 In some people, excessive social media use can result in feelings of reliance and melancholy. Overuse of your smartphone, computer, or tablet can interfere with your sleep. These devices' bright lights prevent melatonin, a hormone that controls sleep, from being released into the body. 8
A Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Informational Booklet on knowledge of Interventional Strategies regarding internet overuse among students of selected degree colleges in Udaipur city (Rajasthan).
1. To evaluate the impact of post-test knowledge scores obtained from a booklet containing information on internet overuse among students at particular degree-granting institutions in the city of Udaipur (Rajasthan).
2. To correlate the post-test knowledge score of students from particular degree-granting institutions in Udaipur City (Rajasthan) on internet overuse with their chosen baseline factors.
H1 – There will be a substantial correlation between baseline characteristics and internet overuse among students at particular degree-granting institutions in the city of Udaipur (Rajasthan).
H2 - Students from particular degree colleges in Udaipur, Rajasthan, will provide useful comments on an Informational booklet on Interventional strategies pertaining to internet overuse.
METHODOLOGY:
Research Approach - The quantitative research strategy was deemed the best method for the current study due to the nature of the problem chosen for the investigation and the goals to be met.
Research Design - The experimental approach of research design was chosen for this investigation. Four randomly assigned groups were utilised in this study's Post-Test Only Research Design, however neither, of the groups was pretested or pre-measured before the study's start. In all four groups, treatment is begun.
SETTING OF THE STUDY:
Sanjeevani T.T College, Mass College of Nursing, Sunrise Group of Institutions, and Bhupal Nobles College in the city of Udaipur carried out the study.
Population:
Students from degree-granting institutions in Udaipur city, including Sanjeevani T.T. College, Mass College of Nursing, Sunrise Group of Colleges, and Bhupal Nobles College, make up the population.
Sample:
Students that are enrolled in different degree programmes.
Sample size:
The study used a sample of 169 participants.
Sampling technique
In this investigation, samples were chosen using a straightforward, practical non-probability sampling technique.
Inclusion Criteria:
Subjects who were enrolled in various degree-granting institutions and who kept up with the internet.
Exclusion Criteria:
Those who refused to consent to be studied.
Description of the Tool:
The instrument had two parts.
Section A - asked participants to answer six questions on their demographics, including their age, gender, year of study, number of weekly hours spent online, reason for use, and prior experience with internet overuse intervention strategies.
Section B - It is made up of a 20-item, structured knowledge questionnaire on interventional strategies for internet overuse.
Validity of the Tool:
The tool's content validity was criticised by a group of 5 specialists. The instrument was developed to take its final shape based on the advice of specialists.
Reliability of the Tool:
The test-retest procedure was used to establish reliability. With an internal consistency coefficient (Cronbach alpha) of 0.91 for this sample, the tool was deemed reliable.
Data Collection Procedure:
After receiving approval from the institutional research council, the suggested study was carried out. The administrative authority of the chosen settings granted permission. Prior to beginning the data collection, each subject's written consent was collected. Participants received guarantees that their information would be kept private and that nothing would be done to harm them.
Plan for data analysis:
Here is how the data was analysed:
The investigator created a master data sheet for tabulation and statistical processing. The information was tallied, examined, and interpreted to discover the correlation.
In order to distribute the sample in accordance with the baseline variables, frequency and percentage distribution were used.
To determine post-test knowledge, mean and standard deviation were employed.
The efficiency of an informational booklet on interventional strategies about internet overuse among degree-seeking students in Udaipur, Rajasthan, was evaluated using a paired 't' test. The correlation between the evaluation of post-test knowledge and corresponding baseline factors was examined using Fisher's exact test.
RESULTS:
According to the respondents' demographic information, 41 (24%) were between the ages of 18 and 20; 53 (31%) were between the ages of 21 and 23; 52 (31%) were between the ages of 24 and 26; and 23 (14%) were over the age of 26.
- Of the 92 respondents, 92 (or 54%) were men and 77 (or 46%) were women.
- Among the responders, 41 (24%) were in their first year, 53 (31%) in their second, 52 (31%) in their third, and 23 (14%) in their fourth.
- The majority of respondents, 136 (80%), practise the Hindu religion, followed by the Sikh religion, Islam (3%), Christianity (16%), and Islam (2%).
- The majority of respondents (52, 31%) use the internet to prepare assignments, followed by 23 (14%), to update their knowledge, 53 (31%) for pleasure, and 41 (24%) for communication.
- Just 53 (31%) of the 116 respondents had any understanding of interventional techniques for internet overuse.
- The post-test revealed that 135 (80%) had strong knowledge, whereas 34 (20%) had average knowledge.
- All of the test takers who had been in the bad category had been shifted to the average or good category.
Table 1 - Post test knowledge scores of respondents. N = 169
|
Knowledge level |
Post test |
|
|
Frequency (f) |
Percentage (%) |
|
|
Poor (0 – 10) |
0 |
0% |
|
Average (11 – 15) |
34 |
20% |
|
Good (16 – 20) |
135 |
80% |
Figure 1 - Mean & S.D difference in post test knowledge scores.
Correlation between Post-test knowledge scores with selected baseline variables.
The study's conclusions showed that there was no statistically significant correlation between post-test knowledge scores and particular baseline factors.
CONCLUSION:
The mean knowledge score has improved after the intervention, the mean knowledge score has dramatically increased after the exam.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The following recommendations were made based on the findings of the current study: The study can be conducted to determine the efficacy of an Informational booklet on students' knowledge, attitude, and practise of interventional strategies on internet overuse. The study can be carried out in a classroom. It is possible to conduct a comparative study using a control group design to determine students' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours regarding the detrimental effects of the internet and its treatment techniques on their mental health.
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Received on 03.03.2023 Modified on 06.04.2023
Accepted on 09.05.2023 © A&V Publications all right reserved
Int. J. Nur. Edu. and Research. 2023; 11(3):229-231.
DOI: 10.52711/2454-2660.2023.00052