AN INVESTIGATION OF INTERNET ADDICTION AMONG XI SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS

Abstract

The word "internet addiction" refers to compulsive and excessive internet use that negatively impacts a person's life in a variety of ways. Research on internet addiction has significantly increased as a result of the recent, global, and swift increase in internet usage. Studies have indicated that internet addiction, especially among school-age children, can have detrimental impacts on an individual's life. Indian school children who use the internet excessively have been linked to several negative outcomes, including skipping class, playing video games in defiance of their parents, becoming addicted to social media, and engaging in other juvenile offenses. Indian research suggests that schoolchildren's addiction to the internet is becoming a major issue. Their general well-being, social relationships, and academic success are all significantly impacted by this problem. Parents, legislators, and educational institutions must acknowledge the issue of internet addiction in children and take the preventative steps described in this article to successfully address and prevent it. Keywords: Internet addiction, internet usage, psychological well-being, guidance and counselling