An observational study in Healthy, sponsored by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi. Recruiting at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 18 Years to 24 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-04-15.
Sponsored by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi · Observational
This cross-sectional study investigates the association between social media addiction levels and compulsive exercise behaviors among university students aged 18-24. Using validated self-report instruments, the study explores how increasing digital media engagement relates to exercise patterns and dependency traits, offering insights into the psychological-behavioral dynamics of young adults in the digital age.
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University students aged 18-24 years residing in Istanbul, spending ≥4 hours daily on social media, with no psychiatric diagnoses.
Exclusion Criteria:
Participants scoring 41-73 (No Addiction) or 74-106 (Mild Addiction) on the Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS)
Other: Psychosocial and Behavioral Assessment
Participants scoring 140-205 (High to Very High Addiction)
Other: Psychosocial and Behavioral Assessment
Participants completed validated self-report questionnaires to assess levels of social media addiction and compulsive exercise behaviors. No therapeutic or experimental intervention was administered. Data were collected through surveys for observational analysis.
Social Media Addiction Score (SMAS)
Social Media Addiction Scale (41 items, 4 subscales: preoccupation, mood modification, relapse, conflict) Scale Range: 41-205 Scoring Categories: 41-73: No Addiction 74-106: Mild Addiction 107-139: Moderate Addiction 140-172: High Addiction 173-205: Very High Addiction
Time frame: Single assessment at baseline
Compulsive Exercise Score (EXES)
Tool: Exercise Addiction Scale (17 items, 3 factors: obsessive focus, social conflict, tolerance/passion) Scale Range: 17-85 Scoring Categories: 1-17: Normal 18-34: Low Risk 35-51: At Risk 52-69: Addicted 70-85: Highly Addicted
Time frame: Single assessment at baseline
Plan to share: Undecided
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