THE IMPACT OF INTERNET-ENABLED PHONES ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG STUDENTS OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
Keywords:
Internet, Information Technology, Physical Activity, Activities of Daily Living, Mobile Phones, Young Adults.Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIMS
With the advancements in technology, the cell phone is one of the foremost rapidly growing within the world. The improvement in web innovation is progressing day by day having an impact, particularly among young adults who have become increasingly habituated and less supporting in physical activities. Thus, this study aims to analyze the impact of internet connectedness and mobile phone usage on physical activity of young individuals in Karachi.
METHODOLOGY
A cross-sectional study was conducted on young adults aged 18-25 years to evaluate the impact of internet-connectedness on physical activity using two questionnaires: Internet-Connectedness Index and International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form. The questionnaires were formulated in the Google Docs and sent to participants via email or Whatsapp group.
RESULTS
A total number of 252 students participated in study consisted of 204 (81%) females and 48 (19%) males revealed that majority of users have own computer for prolonged time with broadband and 3G access. Furthermore, only (4.4%) participants have performed vigorous and (5.6%) moderate activities 7 days a week. Whereas (27.8%) participants spent their time sitting at desk, visiting friends, reading, sitting or lying down to watch TV for <2 hours (27.8%), <4 hours (21.8%) while >8 hours (23%) respectively. This showed that with the increased use of internet, young adults performed low physical activity.
CONCLUSION
It was concluded that majority of young adults have used internet for prolonged time on computer/laptop/cell phones. Whereas limited participants reported to have regular physical activity while most of them spent their time sitting at desk, reading or lying down to watch TV. However, no significant association was found between the impacts of internet-connectedness with physical activity.
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