Perception towards the effects of internet-based education on adolescents: A cross-sectional study

Authors

  • Jannatul Saki Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8639-548X
  • Bijoy Kumer Paul Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
  • Syed Shariful Islam Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
  • Md Atiqul Haque Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7598-2550

Keywords:

Internet-based education, online education , online learning

Abstract

Background: In the era of internet dependency on education, the study aimed to determine the perception of the effects of internet-based education (IBE) among adolescents.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included conveniently selected 140 adolescent students and 60 of their parents from a secondary school located in Sabujbag thana of Dhaka city. Data were collected through a questionnaire-based interview on adolescents’ IBE and its physical, psychological, and social effects.

Results: On average, adolescents and parents were 15 and 42 years old. Parents provided more negative input on physical health such as headache (88.3 vs 65.0%, P<0.01), sleep disruption (76.7 vs. 52.9%, P<0.01), and backache (90.0 vs 44.3%, P<0.01) compared to the adolescents. However, they had similar perceptions about physical activity. Parents showed more concern about the potential loss of motivation and self-discipline (73.3 vs 48.6%, P=0.002). Adolescents were more optimistic about community networking (92.9 vs. 81.7%). The opposite views were expressed by the parents that long screen time undermines societal values (66.7 vs. 15.7%, P<0.001).

Conclusion: Although there were differences between the perceptions of parents and adolescents, IBE was favoured in many instances such as painting/drawing skills, getting updated information, school performance, social skills, and community networking.

 

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Author Biographies

Jannatul Saki, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University

Department of Public Health and Informatics

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Email: jannatulsaki66@gmail.com  

https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8639-548X

Bijoy Kumer Paul, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University

Department of Public Health and Informatics

Department of Public Health and Informatics

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Email: bijoypaul@bsmmu.edu.bd

https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0756-3322

Syed Shariful Islam, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University

Department of Public Health and Informatics

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Email: islam.sharif@gamil.com 

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3199-1076

Md Atiqul Haque, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University

Department of Public Health and Informatics

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Email: atiqulm26@bsmmu.edu.bd

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7598-2550

Published

2023-11-13

How to Cite

Saki, J., Bijoy Kumer Paul, Haque, M. A., & Haque, M. A. (2023). Perception towards the effects of internet-based education on adolescents: A cross-sectional study. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal, 16(4). Retrieved from https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/BSMMUJ/article/view/68719

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