Evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding impact of social network addiction among adolescents

Mrs. Sheetal Kadam; Mrs. Nitanjali V. Patil; Mrs. Vandana Satwe; Prof. Mrs. Vaishali R. Mohite; Mrs. Rajashree Karale; Mrs. Sushama Shete

Volume : VI, Issue : VII, July - 2016

Evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding impact of social network addiction among adolescents

Mrs. Sheetal Kadam, Mrs. Nitanjali V. Patil, Mrs. Vandana Satwe, Prof. Mrs. Vaishali R. Mohite, Mrs. Rajashree Karale, Mrs. Sushama Shete

Abstract :

“A study to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding impact of social network addiction among adolescents studying at KINS Karad ” Background : As social networking sites have risen in popularity over the past years, students are spending an excessive amount of time on the Internet This is where peers, teachers and parents need to play a major role by making the students aware. OBJECTIVES: • To assess pre–test level of knowledge on social network addiction among adolescents. • To evaluate the effectiveness of STP on knowledge regarding social network addiction among adolescents. and To find the association between pre–test level of knowledge with selected demographical variables among adolescents. METHODS AND MATERIALS:– Evaluative approach was used on 50 1st year Basic BSc students of KINS Karad by using random sampling technique. Data were collected by using structured questionnaire. The data were tabulated and analysed in the terms of objectives of the study using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result : paired ‘t’ value (t=13.109) and p < 0.0005 Hence, H1 is accepted. This indicates gain in knowledge score. Therefore, the STP was effective in improving the knowledge of students. Conclusion :– The study concluded that a structured teaching program was effective in increasing the knowledge of subjects under study.