The Impact of Internet Addiction on the Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students in Adulthood
Author : Prince Biswas and Dr. Preeti Sharma
Abstract :
Over the past two decades, research on internet addiction has increased significantly. The objective of this study was to analyse the relationship between the extent of internet use among adolescent students and their academic performance. The study found that boys spend more time on the internet compared to girls, and internet addiction typically develops at the age of 11-15 years. The average usage duration ranges from 7-8 hours per day. The sample size consisted of 55 school students, and the "Internet Addiction Scale" (Young, 1998) was used. Subsequently, regression analysis was conducted to test the hypothesis.
The study results indicate that the level of internet use is negatively correlated with academic performance. Excessive internet usage reduces students' attention to academic activities. Specifically, excessive engagement in social media, online gaming, and entertainment content decreases their interest in studies.
This study provides valuable insights for teachers, parents, and policymakers by analysing adolescents' internet usage patterns. Moreover, it can help raise awareness about the negative effects of internet addiction and assist in developing responsible and balanced internet usage strategies for students.
Keywords :
Internet addiction, Secondary students, adolescent, achievement.
