Qualitative Research in Behavioral Sciences

Qualitative Research in Behavioral Sciences

Development and Validation of an Educational Package to Reduce Harmful Dependence on Virtual Space Among Adolescents

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Zahra Mohajer Baad 1
mohsen asgharinekah 2
abolfazl bakhshipoor 3
1 PhD student, Department of Counseling, Boj.C., Islamic Azad University, Bojnord, Iran
2 Associate Professor, Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology,Faculty of Education and Psychology, Ferdowsi University of Mashad, Mashad, Iran
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Boj.C., Islamic Azad University, Bojnord, Iran
10.22077/qrbs.2025.8252.1060
Abstract
Background: Adolescence is a crucial stage in the lifespan, where the quality of functioning can significantly impact mental health in adulthood. Today, life-especially for adolescents-is deeply intertwined with the virtual space, presenting both opportunities and risks. Given the sensitivity of this developmental period, designing effective, up-to-date, and culturally adapted interventions to reduce harmful dependence on virtual space among adolescents is essential.
Aim: This study was conducted with the aim of developing and validating an educational package to reduce harmful dependence on virtual space among adolescents.
Method: The present study employed a qualitative research approach using a mixed-method research synthesis approach. To design the educational package, existing theoretical foundations and findings from previous studies were utilized. To ensure the content validity of the package, the Lawshe model was applied with a panel of 10 experts in psychology and educational sciences. Two quantitative indices-Content Validity Ratio (CVR) and Content Validity Index (CVI) were used to assess validity.
Results: Based on the conducted studies, the educational package was developed in the form of nine sessions. The Content Validity Ratio (CVR) and the Content Validity Index (CVI) were calculated as 0.94 and 0.79, respectively. The findings indicated that all sessions of the designed package were essential, and the content of each session was identified either fully relevant or sufficiently aligned with the objectives.
Conclusions: The results indicated that the educational package for reducing harmful dependence on virtual space among adolescents possesses appropriate content validity and meets the necessary reliability and validity criteria for counseling and research applications. In other words, the developed package is effective in reducing problematic virtual dependence in adolescents.
Keywords
educational package
validation
virtual space
adolescents
Subjects

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  • Receive Date 05 November 2024
  • Revise Date 12 January 2025
  • Accept Date 15 March 2025