Abstract

Problematic Internet use is recognised as an emerging public health issue, particularly among young adults. Yet, there is scarce information on problematic Internet use as a predictor for academic burnout. This study aimed to identify academic burnout’s association with both problematic Internet use and specific health-risk behaviour among higher education students. We analysed the population-based cross-sectional survey data (with post-stratification weighting) of Finnish higher education students. Data was collected in 2021 (n = 6258; age 18–34). Regression analyses were used to investigate academic burnout’s relationship with problematic Internet use and health-risk behaviours. The results revealed that female gender, learning difficulties, the use snus (the Swedish-type of moist snuff), problematic Internet use, online shopping, and perceived loneliness were significantly and positively associated with academic burnout. In addition, a higher number of study credits earned, self-perceived good health, and a satisfactory financial level were significantly and inversely associated with academic burnout. The findings suggest that screening students for problematic behaviour and offering support for those in need are likely to be effective at increasing academic well-being among higher education students.

中文翻译：

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建立学术倦怠与有问题的互联网使用和特定健康风险行为的关系：芬兰高等教育学生的横断面研究

摘要

互联网使用问题被认为是一个新出现的公共卫生问题，特别是在年轻人中。然而，关于有问题的互联网使用作为学业倦怠的预测指标的信息却很少。这项研究旨在确定高等教育学生中学术倦怠与互联网使用问题和特定健康风险行为之间的关系。我们分析了芬兰高等教育学生基于人口的横断面调查数据（采用分层后加权）。数据收集于 2021 年（n  = 6258；年龄 18-34）。回归分析用于调查学术倦怠与有问题的互联网使用和健康风险行为的关系。结果显示，女性、学习困难、使用鼻烟（瑞典式的湿鼻烟）、互联网使用问题、网上购物和孤独感与学业倦怠显着正相关。此外，获得更多的学习学分、自我感觉良好的健康状况以及令人满意的财务水平与学业倦怠显着呈负相关。研究结果表明，筛查学生的问题行为并为有需要的人提供支持可能会有效提高高等教育学生的学业福祉。