Indah Sukmawati, Zadrian Ardi, Maysitoh, Ifdil Ifdil, Hendra Hidayat
The internet is the latest technology developed in various sectors of life. This technology provides its users with ease of access, simplicity, huge data storage, connectivity, amongst other conveniences. One implication of this technological development is implemented through the use of a smartphone. This device brings a major change in daily life and human social complexity. Indonesia, as a developing country, has the largest smartphone use potential in Asia. However, excessive use raises new mental health issues for individuals. The intervention of mental health services in Indonesia has not been able to reach all clients. Additionally, the use of internet-based services are unknown and not yet measurable through various researches. This study aims to explore the mental health condition of active users of smartphones in Indonesia and internet-based usage opportunities for its services. This preliminary study consisted of 174 respondents spread throughout Indonesia with diverse demographics. The data findings were analysed by using network psychometrics and Rasch analysis. The results showed that, in general, some mental health disorder was found among users who actively use smartphone related to social conditions. The opportunity to use internet technologies to reach individuals with disturbed mental health conditions are significant. Respondents want internet-based services to be provided before meeting counsellors and psychotherapists personally. © 2019, Primrose Hall Publishing Group.
Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia; Universitas Bung Hatta, Indonesia
