A STUDY OF FACEBOOK ADDICTION AMONG MEDICAL COMMUNITY

Dr. Mathumathi S; Dr. Shailaja B; Dr. Nappinnai N.R; Dr. Srinivasagopalan G; Dr. Sivachidambaram B

Volume : V, Issue : XI, November - 2016

A STUDY OF FACEBOOK ADDICTION AMONG MEDICAL COMMUNITY

Dr. Mathumathi S, Dr. Shailaja B, Dr. Nappinnai N. R, Dr. Srinivasagopalan G, Dr. Sivachidambaram B

Abstract :

Introduction: Facebook is one of the most popular social networking sites. Relatively little research has been carried out to explain facebook addiction in India. Objectives: The objectives of the study was to find out the prevalence , associated factors, effect of facebook addiction and to establish the relationship between facebook addiction and self-esteem among the medical community Subjects and Methods: About 1000 undergraduates, postgraduates, faculties and nursing students were enrolled for the study using convenient sampling and screened using Facebook Addiction Scale and Rosenbergs Self -esteem scale. Results and conclusion: The prevalence of addiction was 1% and high-risk behavior was 18% in the study subjects. 24%males and 13.5% females were categorized as addiction and high risk behavior subjects. 42% of the subjects with facebook addiction and high-risk behavior had lower self-esteem