Impact of Internet Addiction on the Psychological Well- Being of College Students

Abstract

Internet addiction is when a person has a compulsive need to spend a great deal of time on the Internet, to the point where other areas of life (such as relationships, work or health) also suffer as a result. Psychological well-being” is used to describe an individual’s emotional health and overall functioning. Internet addiction is associated with many mental disorders, including low self-esteem, impulsiveness, poor sleep, mood disorders, depression, and suicide. The aim of the study is to study the impact of internet addiction on the psychological well-being of college students.