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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
99501001 Technology Addiction 1 Autumn 1 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 -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Asst. Prof. Berna BAYIR
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Asst. Prof. Berna BAYIR - [email protected]
Course Content
Addiction, technology addiction, internet addiction, Types and characteristics of technology addiction, phone addiction, game addiction, game consoles, social media, Addiction and its characteristics, digital addiction, Causes of technology addiction, symptoms of technology addiction, Media in the communication process, Causes of technology addiction Problems, physiological problems, mental problems, social problems, New diseases born in the digital age, Correct use of technology, abuse of technology, Other mental problems 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, avoiding addiction, Getting rid of technology addiction and treatment of technology addiction, Confessions and discussion 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
P15 At least two out-of-field programs that contribute to the general culture of the individual be able to express by making connections between different courses. 4
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Ability to interpret the concept of lifelong learning. P.15.2 1
O2 Ability to explain issues related to lifelong learning. P.15.5 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 Addiction Prevention Approach, The Importance of Prevention Studies in Technology Addiction
2 Childhood Mental Health Disorders as Risk Factors for Addictions, Risk Factors in Young People's Technology Addiction
3 Addiction Diagnosis and Related Concepts, Behavioral Addictions
4 Internet Addiction or Technology Addiction?
5 Technology Usage Types
6 Physical, Spiritual and Social Effects of Technology
7 Technology Addiction Subgroups
8 Digital Game Addiction Definition and Harms
9 Digital Game Addiction Criteria and Causes
10 Internet Addiction and Its Treatment
11 Treatment Approaches and Difficult Factors
12 Suggestions for Controlling Internet Addiction
13 Safe Internet Usage
14 Cyber Bullying
Textbook or Material
Resources Gökel, Ö. (2020). Parental Views on the Effects of Technology Addiction on Children of Various Age Groups. Cyprus Turkish Journal of Psychiatry & Psychology, 2(1), 41-47
Ministry of Development (2018). Eleventh Development Plan (2019-2023), Healthy Life and Fight Against Addiction Working Group Report, Ankara
Yeşilay Technology Addiction Lecture Notes
Yeşilay Türkiye Addiction Fighting Training Reports
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 P15
O1 Ability to interpret the concept of lifelong learning. 3
O2 Ability to explain issues related to lifelong learning. 4