Internet Use Disorder and Its Psychological, Sleep, and Academic Impact Among Adolescents and Young Adults in an Urban Area of Barabanki: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine,Swaminarayan Institute of Medical sciences,Gandhinagar,Gujarat.
Research Article
Open Access Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2026, 11(01), 062-063.
Article DOI: 10.53022/oarjms.2026.11.1.0020
Publication history:
Received on 21 January 2026; revised on 05 March 2026; accepted on 07 March 2026
Abstract:
Background: Internet Use Disorder (IUD) is an emerging behavioral addiction among adolescents and young adults. Objective: To estimate prevalence and assess its association with depression, sleep quality, and academic performance.
Methods: Community-based cross-sectional study conducted from 1 September 2023 to 31 July 2024 among 600 participants aged 13–24 years. Young’s Internet Addiction Test (IAT), PHQ-9, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were used.
Results: Prevalence of IUD (IAT ≥50) was 26.7%. Significant association was observed with depression, poor sleep, and academic decline (p<0.001).
Conclusion: IUD significantly impacts psychological well-being and academic functioning.
Keywords:
Internet Use Disorder; Psychological; Adolescents; Depression
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