Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management Among TeachersNCT07655947
Theory of Planned Behavior-Based Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management Training for Teachers
A study testing Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management Training Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior in people with Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management Among Teachers, run by Aydin Adnan Menderes University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This thesis focuses on problematic internet use, a widespread issue in contemporary society, and its negative effects on sleep quality and psychological well-being. The indispensable role of the internet in daily life and the risks associated with excessive use constitute an important area of research, particularly in… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management Among Teachers
- What is being tested?
- Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management Training Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 80 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 8 Oct 2025to 19 Mar 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 25 to 60 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Teachers who voluntarily agree to participate in the study and provide written informed consent.
- Teachers who regularly use digital devices and the internet in their daily lives.
Who cannot join
- Teachers who are receiving medical treatment or psychological support due to digital addiction, sleep disorders, or psychological conditions.
- Teachers who are unable to attend the training program on a regular basis.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
AydınAdnan Menderes University, Faculy of Nursing, Division Public Health Nursing
Efeler, Aydın
About this study
Official title: The Impact of a Planned Behavior Theory-Based Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management Training on Teachers' Internet Addiction, Sleep Quality, and Psychological Well-being
This thesis focuses on problematic internet use, a widespread issue in contemporary society, and its negative effects on sleep quality and psychological well-being. The indispensable role of the internet in daily life and the risks associated with excessive use constitute an important area of research, particularly in relation to internalizing symptoms and health-related problems. Within this context, considering teachers' intensive engagement with digital media and their role as role models, the study aims to improve their awareness and behaviors regarding digital media use.
The aim of the thesis is to examine the effects of a Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB)-based Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management training program on levels of internet addiction, sleep quality, and psychological well-being among middle school teachers in Aydın province, using a randomized controlled experimental design.
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In terms of methodology, a total of 102 teachers-51 in the intervention group and 51 in the control group-will be assessed before and after the training. Data will be collected using a Personal Information Form, the Young Internet Addiction Test-Short Form, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the Psychological Well-Being Scale.
The expected outcomes are that the implemented training will significantly reduce teachers' levels of internet addiction, improve their sleep quality, and lead to improvements in psychological well-being. These findings are expected to contribute to teachers' health and to provide guidance for the development of similar intervention programs for other populations.
- Being tested
- Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management Training Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior, Control group
- Keywords
- Internet Addiction Disorder, Psychological Well-Being, Nursing, Intention
- Medical subject headings
- Internet Addiction Disorder, Psychological Well-Being
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management Training Based on the Theory of Planned BehaviorBehavioural
The Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management Training Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior was implemented over a period of six weeks.
Control groupBehavioural
The control group received no intervention.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| experimental group | Experimental | The teachers in the experimental group were provided with Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management Trainings based on the Theory of Planned Behavior, which were developed by the researchers through literature review and expert opinions. Receives: Behavioral: Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management Training Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior |
| Control group | Experimental | The control group received no intervention. Receives: Behavioral: Control group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Personal Information Form
The form, prepared by the researchers, consists of 9 questions created in line with the literature review, covering general information about the teachers' socio-demographic characteristics.
Measured: Baseline, immediately after intervention, 3 month after intervention.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Young Internet Addiction Test-Short Form
The scale was originally developed by Young, and its short form was later created by Pawlikowski, Altstötter-Gleich, and Brand. The scale is a 12-item, unidimensional, 5-point Likert-type scale (scored from 1 to 5). The Turkish adaptation of the scale was carried out by Kutlu and colleagues. The total score ranges from 12 to 60, with no reverse-coded items or cut-off point. Higher scores on the scale indicate a higher level of internet addiction in the individual. While the Cronbach's Alpha internal consistency coefficient of the YIAT-SF scale was 0.85, this value was calculated as 0.89 in this study.
Measured: Baseline, immediately after intervention, 3 month after intervention.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Jun 2026
- Study start8 Oct 2025
- Primary completion25 Dec 2025
- Study completion19 Mar 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management Among TeachersStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Aydin Adnan Menderes UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- randomized controlled trial
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Belkıs CAN, Aydin Adnan Menderes University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07655947
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Digital Addiction
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 22 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: The data sets generated during and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Impact of a Planned Behavior Theory-Based Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management Training on Teachers' Internet Addiction, Sleep Quality, and Psychological Well-being
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07655947
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Digital Addiction
- Keywords
- Internet Addiction Disorder, Psychological Well-Being, Nursing, Intention
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 8 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 25 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 19 Mar 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This thesis focuses on problematic internet use, a widespread issue in contemporary society, and its negative effects on sleep quality and psychological well-being. The indispensable role of the internet in daily life and the risks associated with excessive use constitute an important area of research, particularly in relation to internalizing symptoms and health-related problems. Within this context, considering teachers' intensive engagement with digital media and their role as role models, the study aims to improve their awareness and behaviors regarding digital media use.
The aim of the thesis is to examine the effects of a Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB)-based Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management training program on levels of internet addiction, sleep quality, and psychological well-being among middle school teachers in Aydın province, using a randomized controlled experimental design.
In terms of methodology, a total of 102 teachers-51 in the intervention group and 51 in the control group-will be assessed before and after the training. Data will be collected using a Personal Information Form, the Young Internet Addiction Test-Short Form, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the Psychological Well-Being Scale.
The expected outcomes are that the implemented training will significantly reduce teachers' levels of internet addiction, improve their sleep quality, and lead to improvements in psychological well-being. These findings are expected to contribute to teachers' health and to provide guidance for the development of similar intervention programs for other populations.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- randomized controlled trial
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| experimental group | Experimental | Behavioral: Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management Training Based on the Theory of Planned BehaviorThe teachers in the experimental group were provided with Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management Trainings based on the Theory of Planned Behavior, which were developed by the researchers through literature review and expert opinions. |
| Control group | Experimental | Behavioral: Control groupThe control group received no intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Teachers who voluntarily agree to participate in the study and provide written informed consent.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Teachers who are receiving medical treatment or psychological support due to digital addiction, sleep disorders, or psychological conditions.
- Teachers who are unable to attend the training program on a regular basis.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management Training Based on the Theory of Planned BehaviorThe Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management Training Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior was implemented over a period of six weeks. | Behavioural | experimental group |
| Control groupThe control group received no intervention. | Behavioural | Control group |
Primary outcome
Personal Information Form
Time frame: Baseline, immediately after intervention, 3 month after intervention.
The form, prepared by the researchers, consists of 9 questions created in line with the literature review, covering general information about the teachers' socio-demographic characteristics.
1 secondary outcome
Young Internet Addiction Test-Short Form
Time frame: Baseline, immediately after intervention, 3 month after intervention.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 22 Jun 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. The data sets generated during and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management Training Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior in people with Digital Addiction and Screen Time Management Among Teachers, run by Aydin Adnan Menderes University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Personal Information Form (time frame: Baseline, immediately after intervention, 3 month after intervention.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Jun 2026.