Dependența de internet și plictiseala la adolescenți și tineri [Articol]

Abstract

This paper explores the relationship between boredom proneness and internet addiction among adolescents and young adults. The primary objective of the study is to determine the extent to which boredom can predict problematic internet use, while also analyzing the influence of age and gender. The research is based on a quantitative methodology and involved the application of two standardized instruments: the Internet Addiction Test (K. Young) and the Boredom Proneness Scale (R. Farmer & N. Sundberg). The study sample included 89 participants aged between 15 and 27 years. Statistical analyses (Pearson correlation and Student’s t-test) revealed a significant positive relationship between boredom levels and internet addiction. Furthermore, adolescents reported higher levels of both boredom and internet dependency compared to young adults, with gender differences also being observed. The findings highlight the need for preventive strategies aimed at managing boredom constructively and reducing the risks associated with excessive internet use among youth.