A study to assess the level of internet addiction and its association with depression and insomnia among students of SGT University
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depression, insomnia, Internet addiction, studentsAbstract
The Internet is a global system that is quickly becoming one of the most important tools for obtaining information on the planet. The current research looks at how often people use the internet on a daily basis, as well as the negative consequences it has on people, particularly college students. Individuals may also experience major implications as a result of a lack of public awareness about problematic internet usage and instruction about how to use the internet safely. The objectives of the study are to determine the level of internet addiction and its association between depression and insomnia among students of SGT University, Gurugram. A cross-sectional approach was used to estimate the magnitude of internet addiction. Using the convenience sample technique, 842 SGT University, Gurugram students were chosen. The collected data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Chi square test was used to find out association between the level of internet addiction and depression and between the level of internet addiction and insomnia among students. By using statistical analysis, the study found significant regarding internet addiction among students of SGT University.
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