RecruitingNCT07032467

Social Media Addiction and Compulsive Exercise Behaviors

Examining the Relationship Between Social Media Addiction and Compulsive Exercise Behaviors in University Students

Sponsor

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Enrollment

187 participants

Start Date

Aug 26, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Healthy

Summary

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 24 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

Healthy adult
Between 18-24 years of age
Spending at least 4 hours a day on social media
Voluntarily participating in the study

Exclusion Criteria3

Participants must be under 18 and over 24 years of age,
Surf social media for less than 4 hours a day,
Have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder

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Interventions

OTHERPsychosocial 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.