IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr. Reena Rani; Ms Menka Choudhary; Ms.Kanta

Volume : VII, Issue : III, March - 2018

Effect of Internet Addiction on Meta Cognition of B.P.S. Mahila–Vishwavidyalayas Students

Dr. Reena Rani, Ms Menka Choudhary, Ms. Kanta

Abstract :

Internet is very important in modern age but it become addiction in today’s students. Some students are using internet in excess. On the other hand meta–cognition refers our knowledge regarding our cognitive processes and how to use it optimally to reach learning goals. But due to excess use of internet effect our physical health and Meta cognation. So to access this effect investigators choose this topic. For this purpose sample was selected from B. P. S. Mahila–Vishwavidayalya Khanpur kalan (Sonipat) through purposive sampling. Internet Addiction test (I.A.T) by Kimberly Young (1996) and Meta–Cognition Inventory by Punita Govil (1971) was used for data collection. The result shows that 88 students out of 200 students have high level of internet addiction, 88 students out of 200 students are having low level of meta–cognition. From this investigation, it also be concluded that internet addiction has impact on Meta cognition of B. P. S. University’s students. Hosteller students are more affected by internet addiction because of free wi–fi in hostels. Internet addiction has negative co–relation with Meta cognition.