The Effect of Traditional Children's Games on Internet Use Stress Level of Primary School Students

his randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a nurse-led traditional children's games program on weekly internet use and perceived stress among middle school students in Türkiye. Students who used the internet for more than two hours per day were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group participated in a structured traditional children's games program for 60 minutes, three times per week for eight weeks, while the control group continued their usual school activities. Weekly internet use and perceived stress were assessed before and after the intervention. The study evaluated whether participation in traditional children's games could reduce internet use and perceived stress and support school-based health promotion led by nurses.

Inclusion Criteria: * Students enrolled in the 5th or 6th grade. * Aged 10-12 years. * Daily internet use of more than 2 hours. * Written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian. * Child assent obtained before participation. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a physical, orthopedic, or mental illness or disability that could interfere with participation in the intervention. * Regular participation in organized sports activities or sporting events.