Investigation of the Relationship between Internet Self-Efficacy and Cyberchondria Severity in Adults

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2022-11-11Author
ÖZTÜRK, Yunus Emre
KAHVECİ, Şeyma
ÜNAL, Seda Nur
TÜRKTEMİZ, Halil
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Problem of Research: The use of the Internet is rapidly spreading and the Internet is becoming one of the
indispensable tools of daily life. As a result of this situation, it is possible for individuals to conduct research on
health. Being a conscious user and having self-efficacy in internet use is important for cyberchondria, which is
called a new generation disease.
Purpose of the Study: The aim of the study is to examine the relationship between internet self-efficacy and the
severity of cyberchondria in adults.
Method: The data in the study were obtained by questionnaire form. The questionnaire form consists of
sociodemographic characteristics, Internet Self-Efficacy Scale and Cyberchondria Severity Scale. The population of
the research consists of individuals living in Konya. The sample of the study consists of 440 people who participated
voluntarily.
Results: 55.2% of the participants are women and 28.4% are associate degree graduates. While 19.8% of the
participants spend more than 1 hour - less than 2 hours on the Internet a day, 13.1% spend less than 1 hour. It was
determined that there was a moderately significant positive correlation between the internet self-efficacy and
cyberchondria levels of the participants.
Conclusion: In the study, it was determined that the increase in internet self-efficacy of adult individuals increased
the level of cyberchondria severity. According to the results of the study, there is a need for studies to reduce the
levels of cyberchondria in adults.
Keywords: Cyberchondria, Internet
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