This cross-sectional study investigates the association between social media addiction levels and compulsive exercise behaviors among university students aged 18-24. Using validated self-report instruments, the study explores how increasing digital media engagement relates to exercise patterns and dependency traits, offering insights into the psychological-behavioral dynamics of young adults in the digital age.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
187
Participants completed validated self-report questionnaires to assess levels of social media addiction and compulsive exercise behaviors. No therapeutic or experimental intervention was administered. Data were collected through surveys for observational analysis.
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Istanbul, Üsküdar, Turkey (Türkiye)
RECRUITINGSocial Media Addiction Score (SMAS)
Social Media Addiction Scale (41 items, 4 subscales: preoccupation, mood modification, relapse, conflict) Scale Range: 41-205 Scoring Categories: 41-73: No Addiction 74-106: Mild Addiction 107-139: Moderate Addiction 140-172: High Addiction 173-205: Very High Addiction
Time frame: Single assessment at baseline
Compulsive Exercise Score (EXES)
Tool: Exercise Addiction Scale (17 items, 3 factors: obsessive focus, social conflict, tolerance/passion) Scale Range: 17-85 Scoring Categories: 1-17: Normal 18-34: Low Risk 35-51: At Risk 52-69: Addicted 70-85: Highly Addicted
Time frame: Single assessment at baseline
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