Analysis of Internet Addiction, Musculoskeletal Pain and Body Awareness in High School Students

Analysis of Internet Addiction, Musculoskeletal Pain and Body Awareness in High School Students

The study will investigate internet addiction, musculoskeletal pain and body awareness in high school students.

Internet addiction is generally defined as not being able to prevent excessive use of the internet, the time spent on other occupations is not as valuable as the internet, excessive irritability and aggressive behavior when deprived.This situation brings with it musculoskeletal pain. Pain in the musculoskeletal system can cause a decrease in body awareness.Long periods of time spent in front of the computer, the use of non-ergonomic tables and chairs affect body awareness by causing deterioration of posture. There are several studies in literature investigating internet addiction and pain, however internet addiction, body awareness and musculoskeletal system problems of high school students have not been investigated yet. In present study, internet addiction, body awareness and musculoskeletal problems will be investigated in high school students.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Not having a mental disability that will prevent them from understanding and answering the questions
• 15-18 years old
• Having internet at home
• Volunteering to participate in the study
• Having an individual device that provides internet access

Exclusion Criteria:

• No family approval
• Having an orthopedic, musculoskeletal or neurological disease that will affect body awareness and musculoskeletal system.