A study of relationship between internet addiction and emotional disturbances in medical students
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Psychology - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: To know the relationship between internet addiction and depression, anxiety, stress in medical students of Mamata Medical College, Khammam. Materials and methods: The study was conducted over a period of 6 months from 1st november2015 to 30th april2016. A total of 350 students are enrolled in the study. The tools used were IAT Scale and DASS 42 Questionnaire. Pearson Correlation was used to assess the relationship. Results: The results revealed a significant relationship between internet addiction and depression, anxiety and stress factors in medical students. Conclusion: This study would help students to know the deleterious effects of internet addiction. The message must be conveyed through awareness programs to combat against reduction of self esteem, academic performance and social communication.
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Murali Krishna V, Pavurala Swathi, Raghu Ram M
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