The Modern Social Pathology Phenomena and Their Related Health Risks from a Perspective of Primary School Pupils
Abstract
The key objective of this cross-sectional quantitative research study was to analyse the preconceptions of primary school pupils of the selected SPP (internet addiction disorder - IAD, gambling and religious sects) and their understanding of the potentially related health risks. The research sample included the 5th grade pupils (n=328) and the 9th grade pupils (n=301) from 10 Czech primary schools.
There were 629 participants in total (350 girls and 279 boys). The selection of primary schools was based by the available choice.
The statistical analysis of collected data demonstrated that the level of cognitive and affective dimension of the 5th and 9th grade primary school pupils varied in regard to their preconceptions of IAD, gambling and religious sects and the health risks related. Conceptions of the 9th grade pupils were on higher level.
Statistically a more significant incidence of misconceptions was noted among the 5th grade pupils.