Assessment of Internet Addiction, Mental Health Status, and their Correlation among Graduating Students in Hassan District, Karnataka

Deepu H N and Dr. Jyothi H P
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Deepu H N: Assistant professor, PG Department of Social Work, Shri HDDGGFC, Paduvalahippe, Holenarasipura, Hassan District,
Dr. Jyothi H P: Professor, DOS in Social Work, Manasa Gangotri, University of Mysore

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 8, 272-280

Abstract: Background: The widespread adoption of internet technology among university students has intensified concerns about internet addiction and its impact on mental health outcomes. Objective: This study examined internet addiction levels and mental health status among graduating students in Hassan district, Karnataka, and explored their correlational relationships. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 608 final-year undergraduate students from twelve Government First Grade Colleges using stratified random sampling. Data collection employed standardized instruments including the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21). Results: Internet addiction prevalence was 39.3% (27.8% mild, 11.0% moderate, 0.5% severe), while mental health issues were prevalent: depression 55.6%, anxiety 61.7%, and stress 45.2%. Significant positive correlations emerged between internet addiction and depression (r = .480, p

Date: 2025
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