The Prevalence of Problematic Internet Use in Malta Among Young Persons Aged 13-16 Years: A Quantitative Study
Study details
| Year: | 2017 |
| Scope: | National |
| Countries: | Malta |
| Methodology: | Empirical research – Quantitative |
| Methods of data collection: | Survey |
| Researched Groups: | Children |
| Children Ages: | Other |
| Other Childrens Age Group: | 13-16 years old |
| Funder: | The President's Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society |
| Funder Types: | Foundation |
| Has Formal Ethical Clearance: | Yes |
| Consents: | Consent obtained from parents; Consent obtained from children |
| Informed Consent: | Consent obtained |
| Ethics: | Ethical considerations and/or protocol mentioned in the research design |
| Data Set Availability: | Not mentioned |
Goals
The research made use of the Problematic Internet Entertainment Use Scale for Adolescents to be administered in secondary schools to obtain information about the prevalence of problematic internet use among 13-16 year-old's in Malta and Gozo. The questionnaire was piloted following parental consent and child assent, and data was analysed using SPSS.