Relationship between information seeking, health literacy, and Cyberchondria Severity: Exploring adolescent perception
Keywords:
Cyberchondria, Health Literacy, E-Health Literacy, Online Health Information Seeking, Adolescent Health, Health Anxiety, Digital Health, Mental Health, Online Behavior, Health Communication.Abstract
The proliferation of online health information has led to a significant increase in cyberchondria, a phenomenon characterized by excessive online health searches, anxiety, and distress. Adolescents, being digital natives, are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of cyberchondria. This study aims to investigate the complex relationship between online health information seeking, health literacy, and cyberchondria severity among adolescents. A comprehensive analysis of the interplay between these variables will provide valuable insights into the factors contributing to cyberchondria and its consequences on adolescent mental health. The findings of this study will have implications for the development of evidence-based interventions to promote healthy online health information-seeking behaviors and reduce the risks associated with cyberchondria.
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