Nursing
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Nursing
Course Details
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
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 |
