Effect Of Internet Addiction Research Articles

The Impact of the Internet on Adolescents’ Mental Health

Studies have found that the age of adolescent first exposure to the Internet is getting younger and younger, and the bad information on the Internet may have a negative impact on their mental health. Communication of Network community in online social media may cause extreme emotions among teenagers, especially under online anonymity, teenagers may show extreme emotions different from those in reality, which may lead to mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. According to the research, the author pointed out that Internet addiction is positively associated with depression in adolescents, and Internet addicts may disperse their depressive emotions through the Internet, but this behavior may aggravate the degree of depression. Moreover, the negative emotional atmosphere and social comparison on the Internet may lead to low self-esteem and anxiety among adolescents. Excessive use of Internet technology for recreational activities may adversely affect the educational development of adolescents, leading to decreased academic performance and depression tendencies. This paper explores in depth the effects of the Internet on adolescent mental health, especially the effects of Internet addiction, online social networking, cyberbullying and online use on sleep. And how to guide teenagers to use the Internet correctly and protect their mental health has become an urgent social problem to be solved.

A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ON FACTORS INFLUENCING & EFFECT OF INTERNET ADDICTION AMONG ADOLESCENTS, URBAN MAHABUBNAGAR, TELANGANA

Introduction: Internet addiction is when a person has a compulsive need to spend a great deal of time on the internet to the point where other areas of life are allowed to suffer.2The vulnerability of adolescence might result in some addictive behaviors and the internet is one among them.4, so it is important to recognize the factors influencing and effect of internet addiction among adolescents. Methodology: A Cross-sectional study was conducted in the Urban field practicing area of Government Medical College, Mahbubnagar among 150 students studying in 8th, 9th, 10th standards, Intermediate and Degree.Data was collected using pre-tested semi structured questionnaire, and analyzed using MS Excel. Results: Among the study participants, easy accessibility to internet is the most common factor influencing internet addiction followed by having own electronic gadget, having own social media account. Among many effects of Internet addiction, sleep disturbance is most significant followed by drop in academic performance. Conclusion: Present study conclude that majority of the study population are addicted to internet which is found to have a powerful impact on adolescents physical and mental health. Potential factors influencing Internet addiction are easy access, having own social media account.

The impact of internet addiction on college students' academic procrastination: A moderated mediation model

We examined the influence of internet addiction on academic procrastination among college students, with self-control and learning engagement as mediators and social comparison tendency as a moderator. Using data from 328 questionnaires completed by college students, this study revealed that internet addiction was positively related to academic procrastination, and self-control and learning engagement had mediating effects on this relationship. Further, social comparison tendency played a moderating role, such that the effect of internet addiction on academic procrastination was stronger when college students' social comparison tendency was low (vs. high). Implications of the findings are discussed.

Effects of Internet Addiction on Physical Activity, Sleep Quality, and Depression Among University Students in Lahore

Effects of Internet Addiction on Physical Activity, Sleep Quality, and Depression Among University Students in Lahore

Effect of Internet Addiction on Sleep Quality and Academic Performance in Undergraduate Dental Students

Abstract Aim This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of Internet addiction and its effect on sleep patterns and university academic performance among dental undergraduates. Methodology A total of 400 dental undergraduates were targeted in a cross-sectional setting. The students were invited to fill out a pretested questionnaire consisting of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Internet Addiction Test. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software (version 20.0). Frequencies and percentages along with mean and standard deviation were calculated. Results A total of 274 study subjects participated in the study out of which the majority of respondents were females (N = 230; 83.9%). Seventy-six percent of the population was using the Internet for 0 to 6 hours. Excellent academic performance scores have not been reported in any of the years except the second year. The mean global PSQI score and Internet addiction score both are seen to be reducing as the year of study increases. Internet addiction is positively associated with poor PSQI scores. Conclusion The authors concluded that adequate sleep is undoubtedly the most important factor. Internet usage is a dynamic issue; the students need to manage it in a strict schedule to manage a decent total sleeping time.

The Effect of Internet Addiction on Health-Related Quality of Life among Medical Students

The Effect of Internet Addiction on Health-Related Quality of Life among Medical Students

The role of internet addiction and academic resilience in predicting the mental health of high school students in Tehran

BackgroundThe World Health Organization defines mental health as a combination of two dimensions: the negative dimension, or negative mental health, which indicates the presence of mental disorders, symptoms, and problems, and the positive dimension, or positive mental health, which includes emotions and positive personal characteristics such as self-esteem, resilience against environmental challenges, a sense of integrity, and self-efficacy. The aim of the present study was to investigate the role of internet addiction and academic resilience in predicting the mental health of high school students in Tehran, Iran.MethodThe research method employed was a survey. 758 people participated in the study, and the samples consisted of high school students in Tehran during the academic year 2022–2023. The process of collecting information was carried out by distributing the questionnaire link through virtual networks and schools. The research utilized Young’s Internet Addiction Test, Samuels’ Academic Resilience Inventory, and Goldberg’s Mental Health Questionnaire as the research tools. Statistical tests, including Pearson’s correlation and multiple regression analysis, were employed to investigate the relationships between variables.ResultThe effect of internet addiction on mental health (ß=0.39) is negative and significant at the 0.001 level, while the effect of academic resilience on mental health (ß=0.66) is positive and significant at the 0.001 level. These two variables collectively predict 53% of the variance in students’ mental health. This indicates that as internet addiction increases among students, their mental health significantly decreases, whereas higher levels of academic resilience correspond to higher mental health.ConclusionsThis study has elucidated the role of internet addiction and academic resilience in predicting the mental health of high school students in Tehran. Given the significance of adolescent mental health, it is imperative for healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to develop intervention and prevention models to address mental health crises and plan for the enhancement of adolescent mental health.

A study to assess the prevalence and pattern of internet addiction among medical students in Patna, Bihar

A study to assess the prevalence and pattern of internet addiction among medical students in Patna, Bihar

Effect of Internet Addiction on Academic Achievement and Musculoskeletal Disorders of University Students

Introduction: Today, various platforms, including virtual networks and websites, connect people with a lot of data via Internet. The attractiveness of these platforms sometimes makes people use them addictively. Uncontrolled use of the Internet may also cause problems such as reducing academic performance and creating musculoskeletal problems.
 Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 students at one of the universities of medical sciences. Four demographic questionnaires, Young's Internet addiction, Pham and Taylor's academic achievement and Nordic questionnaire were used to collect information. Data analysis was done using descriptive tests and Pearson's correlation, by SPSS V.16 software at a significance level of 0.05.
 Results: The highest prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders was related to the upper back (40.8%), lower back (36%) and neck (33.8%) regions. Among different parts of the body, reports of pain in the neck, shoulder, and wrist had a significant relationship with Internet addiction (P-Value: 0.038, 0.007, and 0.029, respectively). No significant relationship was found between different levels of Internet addiction and academic achievement.
 Conclusion: The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders is one of the complications of incorrect and unprincipled use of Internet-related equipment; Therefore, these problems can be reduced by providing appropriate educational platforms and creating a correct culture of using emerging technologies

Effects of internet addiction and academic satisfaction on mental health among college students after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in China

BackgroundInternet addiction (IA) among students, worsened by Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, has become a social problem with the digitalization of school learning and many aspects of daily life. However, few studies on IA have been conducted among students after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in China.MethodThis large-sample, cross-sectional, online survey was conducted to explore the characteristics of IA and the association among IA, academic satisfaction, and mental health problems from December 14, 2022 to February 28, 2023 in Sichuan, China. All participants (N = 22,605) were students in colleges and universities, recruited via their teachers and professors.ResultsOf all the participants, 14,921 (66.0%) participants had IA. Participants with IA were more likely to have depression symptom, anxiety symptom, insomnia, and lifetime suicidal ideation. In addition, participants with severe IA had significantly higher rates of mental health problems (e.g., depression, anxiety, insomnia, and suicidal ideation) than those with mild IA. A significant IA-by-academic satisfactory-interaction on mental health was identified: participants with higher level of IA showed particularly severe symptom of depression, anxiety and insomnia when affected by low satisfactory of academy (p < 0.001).ConclusionThis study reveals that IA has a significantly negative impact on mental health among college students after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in China. IA and academic satisfaction have interactive impacts on mental health problems among students. Further educational and health policies and psychosocial interventions should be developed to reduce IA and enhance academic satisfaction for improving students’ mental health.

The effect of internet addiction on physical activity and dietary habits in high school students

The effect of internet addiction on physical activity and dietary habits in high school students

The Effect of Internet Addiction on Sleep Quality of Children and Adolescents

The Effect of Internet Addiction on Sleep Quality of Children and Adolescents

Internet addiction and depression among Chinese adolescents: anxiety as a mediator and social support as a moderator

ABSTRACT This study constructed a moderated mediation model to investigate the mediating effect of anxiety and the moderating effect of social support between Internet addiction and depression. A sample of 17 058 middle school students in one district of Chengdu were selected. The Internet Addiction Test (IAT), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD−7), Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ−9), and Social Support Scale for adolescents were used to investigate their Internet addiction, anxiety, depression and social support. The descriptive statistics and Spearman correlation analysis were performed with SPSS 25.0. An SPSS macro process was used to analyze the data from complex models that contained mediators and moderators. The results show that adolescents with Internet addiction are more likely to suffer from depression. Anxiety partially mediated the relations between Internet addiction and depression. Social support moderated both direct and indirect pathways leading from Internet addiction to depression, and these two effects were stronger for adolescents with low social support than for those with high social support. It will be possible for researchers to gain a better understanding of the conditions, pathways, and effects of Internet addiction on depression in adolescents through the results of this study.

The Effect of Internet Addiction on Daytime Sleepiness and Quality of Life in Adolescents

The Effect of Internet Addiction on Daytime Sleepiness and Quality of Life in Adolescents

Requirement, Major Causes and Treatments for Internet Addiction: A Systematic Review

Internet is part of individuals’ daily life, and it has been growing rapidly worldwide. With the help of the Internet, geographical barriers are removed between humans and many things have become more efficient than ever before. However, efficiency causes humans to become idle and sometimes addicted. These potential problems are prevalent in young people, which refers to excessive usage of the Internet and its interference with everyday activities. Therefore, it is critical to study the factors caused by the Internet should not be ignored in the investigation and research of behavioral addiction. Nowadays, world events have influenced people's real life due to the pandemic, as the result, the Internet has become an essential tool for them to solve problems. However, the origin of Internet addiction is a combination of many aspects. In the study, a theoretical model was tested that hypothesized the extent and effects of Internet addiction at different ages. According to the results of the report, there are more factors contributing to Internet addiction among adolescents than among adults. By researching the points provided below, the horizon will be broadened and lead to a whole new perspective of Neuroscience. The high probability of Internet addiction is a problem that needs to be further discussed.

Effects of Internet Addiction on the Psychological Health of University Students in Mardan

Internet addiction can harm the psychological well-being of excessive internet users. It is important to study the correlation between the two scientifically. The study explores the link between internet addiction and psychological well-being among university students in Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The sample consisted of 150 university students. A random sampling technique was used to select respondents. Participants ranged in age from 18 to 30 years. The instruments used were the Internet Addiction scale and the Ryff Psychological Well-Being Test. Pearson correlation and T-test were used to test the hypothesis/correlation between internet addiction, gender, and psychological well-being. A significant negative relationship between internet addiction and psychological well-being was found. Similarly, a significant gender difference in internet addiction and a non-significant gender difference in psychological well-being. Reduced internet use improves students' psychological well-being. Less internet use helps students' academic careers and reduces interpersonal conflicts.

The Effect of Internet Addiction on Asthma Control and Medication Adherence

The Effect of Internet Addiction on Asthma Control and Medication Adherence

Effect of Internet Addiction on School Going Children

Effect of Internet Addiction on School Going Children

Prevalence of Internet Addiction and Its Relationship with Psychological Distress Among Medical Students in a Malaysian Public University

The internet is an essential part of our daily lives. Studies have reported various impacts of internet addiction on humans, including anxiety, stress and depression. The current study explores the prevalence of internet addiction and its relationship with psychological distress among medical students in Malaysian public university. The current cross-sectional study was performed among second- to fifth-year Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) medical students in the late 2019. The Internet Addiction Test (IAT) and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) were used to gather data. The data collected were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24.0. A Spearman correlation test and simple linear regression were used for the data analysis. A total of 386 medical students (96.5% response rate) participated in this study. Data analysis found that the prevalence of internet addiction among USM medical students was 6.7%. The results indicated a significant positive relationship between internet addiction and psychological distress. Extensive use of the internet was found to be associated with elevated levels of depression, stress and anxiety. Findings regarding the effects of internet addiction are similar to those in other studies conducted among Malaysian medical students. This study has provided essential insights into the relationship between internet addiction and psychological distress among medical students. Further investigation should be undertaken to explore other possibly addicted groups. Higher education providers should be aware of these internet addiction issues among their students and interventions should be introduced to tackle this problem.

Effect of Internet Addiction on the Sleep Quality of Adolescents During COVID-19 Pandemia Duration Period

Effect of Internet Addiction on the Sleep Quality of Adolescents During COVID-19 Pandemia Duration Period