Estudio del uso problemático de las redes sociales y su relación con soledad en universitarios de la ciudad de Loja durante el año 2022

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this research work was to identify the problematic use of social networks and its relationship with loneliness in university students in the city of Loja during the year 2022. A quantitative methodology was used with a cross-sectional design with a correlational scope, the type of sampling was non-probabilistic and accidental with a sample of 100 university students. The following scales were used to evaluate the variables: Sociodemographic Survey (Ad Hoc), Addiction to Social Networks (ARS) and Jong Loneliness Scale Regarding the analysis of results, it was obtained that 80% of the participants present a moderate addictive index, compared to 14% show a high level of dependence and where only 6% have a low level, in regards to levels loneliness it was possible to show that 60% of the participants perceive a moderate loneliness, compared to 6% of the respondents, who do not show feelings of loneliness, however 30% show a severe level of loneliness and a minimum proportion of 4% , reveals a very severe state of loneliness, Finally, the results indicated the existence of a negative correlation between the research variables (Rho= -0.280*), which indicates that the greater the addiction to social networks, the lower the level of loneliness.