THE IMPACT OF INTERNET ADDICTION ON SLEEP QUALITY AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Keywords:
Internet addiction, sleep quality, university studentsAbstract
This study investigates the impact of internet addiction on sleep quality among university students. As digital technology becomes increasingly central to student life, internet addiction has emerged as a significant behavioral concern, potentially disrupting sleep quality. The study included a sample of 301 university students from India, aged 18 to 30 years. This quantitative study employed standardized tools, which included the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) and the Sleep Quality Scale (SQS). The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between internet addiction and sleep quality. It is found that internet addiction has a negative impact on sleep quality. Additionally, gender differences were observed, with males exhibiting higher levels of internet addiction than females. But there was no significant gender difference found in sleep quality. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions addressing internet addiction and promoting healthy sleep practices to enhance academic performance and well-being among university students.
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