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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Nursing
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
02031202 Technology Addiction 2025 Autumn 3 2+0+0 5 5
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques Lecture and group presentations
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Asst. Prof. Gülfidan BAŞER
Instructor Assistant(s) Res. Asst. Esra ÜNAL, Res. Asst. Ayşenur DEMİR KÜÇÜKKÖSELER
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Asst. Prof. Gülfidan BAŞER B-127 [email protected] 7550
Course Content
Addiction, technology addiction, internet addiction, Types and characteristics of technology addiction, phone addiction, game addiction, game consoles, social media, Addiction and characteristic features, digital addiction, Causes of technology addiction, symptoms of technology addiction, Media in the communication process, Problems caused by technology addiction, physiological problems, mental problems, social problems, New diseases born in the digital age, Correct use of technology, abuse of technology, Other mental problems seen in technology addiction, anxiety, psychotic disorders, depression, substance use, risk factors in technology addiction, Progression of the addiction process, application and evaluation of addiction test with students, Prevention studies in technology addiction, not going to addiction, Getting rid of technology addiction and technology addiction treatment, Confessions and discussions on technology addiction
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to learn technology addiction within the scope of theoretical knowledge and to prevent addiction with guidance and psychological counseling services.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses X
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P3 Assumes responsibility for the protection, development, maintenance and advocacy of health. 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 It defines technology addiction and explains the effects of technology addiction on an individual's mental, physical, and social health. P.3.67 1
O2 Explains the nursing approach and preventive-promotive practices aimed at preventing technology addiction. P.3.68 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Introduction
2 Addiction, Behavioral Addiction, Technology Addiction, Internet Addiction: Causes and Symptoms
3 Digital Game Addiction
4 Social Media Addiction
5 Smartphone Addiction
6 Online Gambling Addiction
7 Online Shopping Addiction
8 Midterm Exam
9 Signs of Technology Addiction
10 Risk Factors and Protective Factors for Technology Addiction
11 The Effects of Technology Addiction on Child and Adolescent Mental Health
12 Cyberbullying and Digital Risks
13 Efforts to Combat Technology Addiction
14 Prevention of Technology Addiction and the Nursing Approach
15 Closing
16 Final Exam
Textbook or Material
Resources Arana-Rodríguez, A., Garrido-Fernández, A., Sánchez-Alcón, M., Sánchez-Galloso, J., Rodríguez-Domínguez, Á.-J., & García-Padilla, F. M. (2025). Impact of health education on internet addiction, internet use time, and social media addiction in adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Public Health, 26(1), 92. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-25793-4
Nagata, J. M., Hur, J. O., Talebloo, J., Lee, S., Choi, W. W., Kim, S. J., Lavender, J. M., & Moreno, M. A. (2025). Problematic social media use interventions for mental health outcomes in adolescents. Current Psychiatry Reports, 27(9), 491–499. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-025-01619-3
World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe. (2025). Addressing the digital determinants of youth mental health and well-being: Policy brief. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/europe/publications/i/item/WHO-EURO-2025-12187-51959-79685
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Seminar - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 5 70
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 5 70
Midterms 1 5 5
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 5 5
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 150
Total Work Load / 30 5
Course ECTS Credits: 5
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P3
O1 It defines technology addiction and explains the effects of technology addiction on an individual's mental, physical, and social health. 5
O2 Explains the nursing approach and preventive-promotive practices aimed at preventing technology addiction. 5