17 -5 (91) 2026 - Doniyorov B.B., Abdullayeva N.N. - CLINICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FEATURES OF INTERNET ADDICTION IN ATHLETES OF DIFFERENT SPORTS DISCIPLINES

CLINICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FEATURES OF INTERNET ADDICTION IN ATHLETES OF DIFFERENT SPORTS DISCIPLINES

Doniyorov B.B. - Samarkand State Medical University

Abdullayeva N.N. - Samarkand State Medical University

Mavlyanova Z.F. - Samarkand State Medical University

Ashurov R.F. - Samarkand State Medical University

Shamsiyev E.A. - Samarkand State Medical University

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The article examines the clinical and physiological features of internet addiction in athletes depending on the type of sports activity and the severity of internet addictive behavior. The study involved 96 athletes aged between 16 and 21 years engaged in acyclic (team/game) and cyclic sports disciplines. The level of internet addiction was assessed using Kimberly Young’s Internet Addiction Test (IAT). Cognitive functions were evaluated using Schulte tables, the Stroop test, the MoCA scale, and the proofreading test. The state of the autonomic nervous system was studied using heart rate variability (HRV) analysis with assessment of SDNN, RMSSD, LF/HF ratio, and heart rate indicators. The study demonstrated that moderate and severe forms of internet addiction were more common among athletes involved in acyclic (game) sports. As the severity of internet addiction increased, athletes showed a significant deterioration in cognitive functions manifested by reduced attention, slower information processing speed, and impaired cognitive control (p < 0.01). The most pronounced changes were identified in athletes engaged in team/game sports. Heart rate variability analysis revealed decreased SDNN and RMSSD values along with increased LF/HF ratio and heart rate, indicating sympathetic dominance and impaired autonomic regulation. Autonomic disturbances were more pronounced in athletes participating in acyclic sports disciplines Internet addiction in athletes is accompanied by cognitive and autonomic dysfunctions, the severity of which depends on the type of sports activity. Athletes engaged in acyclic (game) sports appear to be the most vulnerable group, emphasizing the need for early detection of internet-addictive behavior and the development of comprehensive preventive measures.

Keywords: internet addiction, athletes, cognitive functions, heart rate variability, autonomic nervous system, game sports.

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For citation:Doniyorov B.B., Abdullayeva N.N., Mavlyanova Z.F., Ashurov R.F., Shamsiyev E.A. - CLINICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FEATURES OF INTERNET ADDICTION IN ATHLETES OF DIFFERENT SPORTS DISCIPLINES//New Day in Medicine 5(91)2026 100-108 https://newdayworldmedicine.com/en/new_day_medicine/5-91-2026

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