Different Types of screen behaviour and the Development of Psychiatric

Disorders in Adolescence and Adults in Adjara

Elene Nikoleishvili1, Ahmad Khaleel1 Natia Kharai2
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Ahmad Khaleel (BAU international university Batumi, Faculty of medicine, Department of Biochemistry), Fridon
khalvashi street 237, Georgia, Batumi. Email: ahmadkhaleel@bauinternational.edu.ge
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Elene Nikoleishvili (BAU international university Batumi, Faculty of medicine, Department of Biochemistry),
Fridon khalvashi street 237, Georgia, Batumi. Email: elenenikoleishvili@bauinternational.edu.ge

ABSTRACT

Screen behaviour has changed dramatically in recent years as technology has advanced and digital
gadgets have become more accessible. As a result, worries about the possible influence of excessive
screen time and different types of screen behaviour on mental health, particularly among teenagers and
adults, have surfaced. The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential impact of various screen
habits (social media use, video games and TV viewing time) on the mental health and well-being of
adolescents in the Adjara region. A cross-sectional method was used. A total of 384 samples were
collected, and the study focused on two unique age groups, namely those aged 14 to 18 years and
those aged 19 to 24 years. Data was collected over a particular period, during which subjects
completed the screen behaviour questionnaire. Participants' demographic information, including age,
gender, educational status, and socioeconomic background, was also collected in addition to screen
behaviour and psychiatric assessments. The study sought to investigate possible changes in screen
behaviour patterns and mental effects between adolescence and early adulthood by analysing these age
groups independently. The study's major findings reveal strong links between screen use behaviours
(social media, TV viewing, and video games) and mental health consequences. The study discovered
that gender affects screen behaviour, with males and females having differing screen usage
preferences. it was discovered that there was a substantial correlation between depression levels and
social media usage. The connection between anxiety and social media usage, on the other hand, was
less constant across all demographic categories. Self-esteem was found to have a substantial
relationship with social media usage, with differences between gender and age groups. The study
investigated the association between residency and mental health, demonstrating differences in self-
esteem levels among male adolescents in various geographical regions. Based on these findings, the
study concludes that screen use behaviours are significant contributors to the development of mental
health problems among the individuals studied. These findings highlight the necessity of adopting
balanced and appropriate screen use practices to reduce the potentially harmful influence on mental
health.
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