Examining Gender and Ethnic Differences in Internet Addiction

Correlational Study

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Peer-reviewed

Examining Gender and Ethnic Differences in Internet Addiction

Swechchha Singh , M.P. Hassan

DIP: 18.02.021/20251002

DOI: 10.25215/2455/1002021

Received: May 03, 2025; Revision Received: June 06, 2025; Accepted: June 08, 2025

Abstract

Background: The widespread use of the Internet has brought numerous benefits, but it has also raised concerns about its potential negative impact on mental health. Worldwide Internet Addiction is a newly emerging mental health and social issue among the youths causing neurological complications, psychological disturbances and social problems. The situation is alarming for college going students as well. Objective: The index study was carried out to examine the impact of gender and ethnicity of college students on internet addiction. Method: The study consisted of 400 (200 male and female each) college going students of Ranchi University. The group was further divided into tribal and non-tribal groups. Personal Data Questionnaire and Internet Addiction Test were administered on all the participants and the groups were compared in respect to level of Internet Addiction. Result: Almost two-third of the students were found to have internet addiction.

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The author(s) appreciates all those who participated in the study and helped to facilitate the research process.

The author(s) declared no conflict of interest.

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Swechchha Singh @ swechchhasingh.1211@gmail.com

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ISSN 2348-5396

ISSN 2349-3429

DIP: 18.02.021/20251002

DOI: 10.25215/2455/1002021

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Volume 10 Issue 2, April – June, 2025

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