Attitudes and Activities of Primary and Secondary School Pupils and Medical Students in Relation to Social Networks, Sport, Friends and the Use of Mobile Phones
Aim of the study: The aim of the work is to find out what primary and secondary school pupils and medical students think and talk about most often, how they use mobile phones and social networks, and to identify possible interventions that could promote socialising with friends and sporting activiti...
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| description | Aim of the study: The aim of the work is to find out what primary and secondary school pupils and medical students think and talk about most often, how they use mobile phones and social networks, and to identify possible interventions that could promote socialising with friends and sporting activities.
Methods. The attitudes and behaviours of primary school pupils (N = 51), high school pupils (N = 69), and medical students (N = 108) were compared using a questionnaire on the frequency of activities during the long breaks between lectures. Answers were provided on a 1 to 5 Likert scale.
Results. The topic most frequently discussed by all respondents was school (median 4 [IQR 3-5], P = 0.77), while primary school students most frequently discussed and thought about sport (3 [2-4]). High school pupils and medical students discuss and think about food (4[3-4]) and love (4[3-4]) as well. Primary school pupils rarely use social networks (1[1-2]), while high school pupils and medical students use them frequently (4[3-5]) and often search in the networks (4[3-5]) (P<0.001 between primary school pupils and older pupils and students). All respondents believe they should spend more time with friends in person (5[4-5] for all, P = 0.485, ns).
Conclusion. Primary school children have the greatest interest in sport and it is at this age that systematic educational programmes should be implemented to encourage participation in sport. Older respondents are more likely to think about having fun. Leisure activities can be a more effective motivator to stimulate their interest in sport and build personal bonds. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-33bea818d5384124a52a4cdbfc459d362025-08-20T02:45:15ZengFaculty of Medicine OsijekSoutheastern European Medical Journal2459-94842025-07-0191687710.26332/seemedj.v9i1.364Attitudes and Activities of Primary and Secondary School Pupils and Medical Students in Relation to Social Networks, Sport, Friends and the Use of Mobile PhonesSilvija Kozari Golob0Ana Popović1Slavica Kvolik2Primary school Šećerana, Beli Manastir, CroatiaFaculty of Education Sciences, J. J. Strossmayer University, Osijek, CroatiaFaculty of Medicine, J. J. Strossmayer University; University Hospital Center Osijek, CroatiaAim of the study: The aim of the work is to find out what primary and secondary school pupils and medical students think and talk about most often, how they use mobile phones and social networks, and to identify possible interventions that could promote socialising with friends and sporting activities. Methods. The attitudes and behaviours of primary school pupils (N = 51), high school pupils (N = 69), and medical students (N = 108) were compared using a questionnaire on the frequency of activities during the long breaks between lectures. Answers were provided on a 1 to 5 Likert scale. Results. The topic most frequently discussed by all respondents was school (median 4 [IQR 3-5], P = 0.77), while primary school students most frequently discussed and thought about sport (3 [2-4]). High school pupils and medical students discuss and think about food (4[3-4]) and love (4[3-4]) as well. Primary school pupils rarely use social networks (1[1-2]), while high school pupils and medical students use them frequently (4[3-5]) and often search in the networks (4[3-5]) (P<0.001 between primary school pupils and older pupils and students). All respondents believe they should spend more time with friends in person (5[4-5] for all, P = 0.485, ns). Conclusion. Primary school children have the greatest interest in sport and it is at this age that systematic educational programmes should be implemented to encourage participation in sport. Older respondents are more likely to think about having fun. Leisure activities can be a more effective motivator to stimulate their interest in sport and build personal bonds.https://seemedj.mefos.unios.hr/index.php/seemedj/article/view/364/218educationleisure activitiesexercisefriendsmobile phone use |
| spellingShingle | Silvija Kozari Golob Ana Popović Slavica Kvolik Attitudes and Activities of Primary and Secondary School Pupils and Medical Students in Relation to Social Networks, Sport, Friends and the Use of Mobile Phones Southeastern European Medical Journal education leisure activities exercise friends mobile phone use |
| title | Attitudes and Activities of Primary and Secondary School Pupils and Medical Students in Relation to Social Networks, Sport, Friends and the Use of Mobile Phones |
| title_full | Attitudes and Activities of Primary and Secondary School Pupils and Medical Students in Relation to Social Networks, Sport, Friends and the Use of Mobile Phones |
| title_fullStr | Attitudes and Activities of Primary and Secondary School Pupils and Medical Students in Relation to Social Networks, Sport, Friends and the Use of Mobile Phones |
| title_full_unstemmed | Attitudes and Activities of Primary and Secondary School Pupils and Medical Students in Relation to Social Networks, Sport, Friends and the Use of Mobile Phones |
| title_short | Attitudes and Activities of Primary and Secondary School Pupils and Medical Students in Relation to Social Networks, Sport, Friends and the Use of Mobile Phones |
| title_sort | attitudes and activities of primary and secondary school pupils and medical students in relation to social networks sport friends and the use of mobile phones |
| topic | education leisure activities exercise friends mobile phone use |
| url | https://seemedj.mefos.unios.hr/index.php/seemedj/article/view/364/218 |
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