江苏省2005与2008年中学生网络成瘾发生率比较

Comparison of Internet addiction among middle school students in Jiangsu Province in 2005 and 2008

目的了解江苏省中学生网络成瘾行为发生情况,为制定相关干预措施提供科学依据。方法利用2005和2008年江苏省青少年健康危险行为调查资料,比较3 a间江苏中学生网络成瘾行为发生率的变化情况。结果 3 a间江苏省中学生网络成瘾发生率由5.3%上升到6.2%,女生增长幅度高于男生(χ2=6.76,P<0.05)。重点中学学生核心家庭的女生和初一学生网络成瘾行为发生率增长幅度最为明显。结论网络成瘾发生率在江苏省中学生中呈迅速上升趋势,需采取措施及时进行干预。

Objective To compare prevalence of Internet addiction （IA） among elementary and middle school students in Jiangsu province in 2005 and 2008, and to provide scientific basis for developing intervention on Internet addiction. Methods Da- ta from Jiangsu Adolescent Health Risk Behavior Survey in 2005 and 2008 were analyzed. Results The overall prevalence of IA a mong Jiangsu students increased from 5.3% to 6.2%, especially in girls （X^2= 6.76,P〈0.05）. The increasing trend was more significant in middle-developed areas; key secondary schools; non-boarding schools and nuclear families （P〈0.01）. Students in each grade reported more IA behaviors in 2008 compared with that in 2005, especially in students of grade 7. Conclusion The prevalence rate of Internet addiction increases significantly among elementary and middle school students in Jiangsu province in the past years. It might become public health challenges without timely and effective intervention.