A Quasi-Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Internet Addiction and Its Associated Behavioural Problems among Adolescents of Selected Schools at Dist. Mandi (H.P.)2024-2025
Quasi-experimental evaluation showed heightened knowledge of internet addiction in adolescents, suggesting STPs are vital.
Key Points
Post-intervention, knowledge on internet addiction increased to 65.7% in the experimental group, showcasing program effectiveness.
The paired t-test indicated a significant improvement in knowledge scores (t=38.900, p<0.001) among the adolescents undergoing the structured teaching program.
A total of 140 adolescents participated in this quasi-experimental study, utilizing a pre-test post-test design to assess outcomes.
Results emphasized that educational interventions are essential in addressing internet addiction as a major behavioral issue among youth.