PAPER ID: Vol. III Issue IV (January to March 2026) /43-50 /6
AUTHOR : Mohit Singla[i] Tanvi Madaan[ii]
TITLE: DIGITALLY DISTRACTED: UNRAVELLING THE NEXUS OF INTERNET ADDICTION AND STRESS
ABSTRACT: The rapid development of digital technology has significantly influenced students’ academic, health and social lives, thereby creating dependence on the internet. Despite the benefits of internet use for academic purposes, excessive use may lead to detrimental psychological effects, particularly stress. This study aims to examine the relationship between Internet Addiction (IA) and stress levels among college students. In this study, a quantitative research design was adopted, and data were collected from university students. Data has been collected through a semi-structured questionnaire from 150 college students. Internet addiction was measured by using three constructs: academic performance, anonymity, and psychological aspects. The data were analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM) in SmartPLS 4.0. The findings of the study show that internet addiction has a significant impact on stress levels among college students. The study contributes to the existing literature by offering empirical evidence of the negative consequences of excessive internet usage in the academic domain.
KEYWORDS :Internet addiction, Stress, factors, SEM, Mental health, Higher education.
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