Digital addiction and its impact on the mental wellbeing of adolescents

Authors

  • Gurmeet Kaur CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY
  • Meghna Mehndroo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32674/vf7rxa68

Keywords:

depression, digital addiction, female adolescents, male adolescents, perceived stress

Abstract

 

Digital addiction has become an intriguing concern over the recent years because of the rapid explosion of gadgets and other online platforms attracting youth to spend most of their time online. Excessive use of digital platforms has been associated with many psychological issues. The results revealed significant correlations among digital addiction, depression and stress among both males and females. Males were more likely to be digitally addicted than females were. In contrast there were females on the depression scale. The study emphasizes the need to implement robust policies for schools and other educational institutes to make healthy practices for using digital media and to create alertness regarding the adverse effects of digital addiction over mental health.

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Author Biographies

  • Gurmeet Kaur , CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY

    GURMEET KAUR, Research Scholar at Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, India.  Her major research interests lie in the area of educational psychology, guidance and counselling and inclusive education.  Email: drgurmeet15@gmail.com

  • Meghna Mehndroo

    MEGHNA MEHNDROO is presently working as Principal in the University Institute of Teachers Training and Research, Chandigarh University, India. Having morethan16 years of experience in the field of education and administration, she is a dedicated researcher and lifelong learner. She has published two patents, edited five books, and presented over 30 research papers at national and international conferences. Her research interests include Educational Psychology, Academic Achievement, and Special Children. Email: principal.uittr@cumail.in

References

Abu Khait, A., Mrayyan, M. T., Al-Rjoub, S., Rababa, M., & Al-Rawashdeh, S. (2022). Cyberchondria, Anxiety Sensitivity, Hypochondria, and Internet Addiction: Implications for Mental Health Professionals. Current psychology (New Brunswick, N.J.), 1–12. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-022-03815-3

Additional Files

Published

2024-10-21

Issue

Vol. 13 No. S1 (2024): Special Issue: Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education

Section

Conference Special Issue with Chandigarh University

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Copyright (c) 2024 Gurmeet Kaur , Meghna Mehndroo

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How to Cite

Digital addiction and its impact on the mental wellbeing of adolescents. (2024). Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education, 13(S1). https://doi.org/10.32674/vf7rxa68