Internet addiction and it‘s relation with psychological wellbeing among the university students.

Ms. Amina Ahmed; Prof. Dr. Gitumoni Konwar

Volume : VIII, Issue : X, October - 2019

Internet addiction and it‘s relation with psychological wellbeing among the university students.

Ms. Amina Ahmed, Prof. Dr. Gitumoni Konwar

Abstract :

Background: In today�s technological era, smartphone and internet become an integral part of everyone�s life. Despite of having tremendous benefits it has become a major concern for youth�s wellbeing. Hence the researcher aimed to assess the relationship between internet addiction and psychological wellbeing among the University students. Material and methods: The study was conducted among 220 students which were selected by using stratified proportionate random sampling technique. Data were collected by Young�s Internet AddictionTest and Ryff�s Psychological Wellbeing scales. Results: Findings revealed that 3% respondent had Internet addiction, 28.5% were at risk of developing Internet addiction. Internet addiction was negatively correlated with Psychological Wellbeing(p=.000) as well as with its specific dimensions. Findings further revealed that student�s father�s education and mother�s occupation were found statistically associated(p=0.01) with the internet addiction. Conclusion: The study concluded that students need proper counseling regarding the use of Internet.