Role of Internet Addiction Disorder in Emotional Intelligence among University Students

Abstract

Background: Internet addiction disorder (IAD) is a type of behaviour addiction in which people excessive use of internet. Young people especially students are at particular risk of developing Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD). It is result of significant impairment in student’s life function in various domains such as emotions, behaviour, social and cognitive functions which directly affect on student’s mental health.  Aim of the study: This study main aim was to see the internet addiction effects on emotional intelligence in university students. Methodology: This study sample size was 100 students from central university, Delhi, India. Tools: Consent form, socio demographic details, young internet addiction Test and Emotional intelligence Test were used to see the impact of IAD on cognitive functions. Statistical method: Mean, Pearson Correlation and ANOVA were used. Result: Internet addiction is having significant and negative association with empathy, self-motivation, value orientation and commitment and remaining 6 dimensions are not significantly associated. Conclusion: present study has given clear picture of emotional profile of the students which helps to make good strategy to control IAD and improve emotional intelligence of the students.