Student Counsellors’ Perspectives on Comprehensive Prevention and Intervention Strategies for Adolescent Internet Addiction

Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran Research Highlights: School-Based Strategies to Prevent Adolescent Internet Addiction

Internet addiction among adolescents is increasingly recognized as a serious concern, impacting students’ mental health, academic performance, and social relationships. Researchers from the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran (UNPAD), in collaboration with Politeknik Negeri Subang, conducted a qualitative study to understand how schools and counsellors address this issue.

The study, led by Prof. Suryani, S.Kp.,MH.Sc.,Ph.D, from the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, and colleagues Restuning Widiasih.,S.Kp.,M.Kep.,Sp.Mat., Ph.D., Cecep Eli Kosasih, S.Kp.,MNS, Ph.D., Windy Rakhmawati, S.Kp.,M.Kep., Ph.D and Habsyah Saparidah Agustina, S.Kep., Ners., M.Kep., engaged 12 high school counsellors from four regions in West Java. Using virtual focus group discussions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the researchers gathered insights into prevention and intervention practices.

Results point to the need for comprehensive student assessments, family participation, and cooperation between schools, healthcare providers, and communities. Counsellors emphasized that introducing internet use education during school orientation and establishing clear digital use policies can help guide students toward healthier online behavior.

These findings contribute directly to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-Being and SDG 4: Quality Education, offering practical, evidence-based strategies to support adolescent well-being in the digital era.

🔗 DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/ijps.v20i2.18200