Course Details Language of Instruction Turkish Level of Course Unit Associate Degree Department / Program Anesthesia Type of Program Formal Education Type of Course Unit Elective Course Delivery Method Face To Face Objectives of the Course The objective of the Technology Addiction course is to introduce students to the risks that technology addiction can pose; to inform students about the effects that addictive technologies, such as smartphones and the internet, can have at the biological, personal, and social levels; and to help students develop awareness of preventive measures and coping strategies for dealing with technology addiction. Course Content A Discussion of the Concept of Addiction; Types of Addiction and Related Theories; Smartphone Addiction and Internet Addiction; The Impact of Addiction on Society and the Individual; The Relationship Between Technology Addiction, Daily Life, and Quality of Life; Technology Addiction, Youth, and Family; The Effects and Consequences of Technology and Internet Addiction; Preventive Mechanisms and Coping Strategies for Technology Addiction; Digital Privacy and Cybersecurity Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, discussion, case study, group work Prerequisites and co-requisities None Course Coordinator None Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Cemre ERTEN TATLI cemre.tatli@hku.edu.tr Assistants None Work Placement(s) No Recommended or Required Reading Resources Ders notları ve sunular Course Notes The course is delivered through theoretical instruction, discussions, case study analyses, and practical activities. Students are expected to review the assigned materials before class and actively participate in in-class activities. Documents https://www.yesilay.org.tr Course Category Social Sciences %30 Health %20 Field %50