Grit, Self Esteem, Subjective Happiness, and Internet Addiction in College Going Degree Students

Abstract

National Service Scheme is an extension of the Higher Education system in India aimed at orienting the youth to community service while they are studying in educational institutions. Actively involving themselves in the NSS. Students can grow both individually and in groups. In order to scientifically study the impact of being actively involved in groups such as the NSS and also in extracurricular activities, the present study assessed degree-going students who were actively involved in NSS, in extracurricular activities and other students who were primarily focused only on academics. The students were assessed in the area of Grit, Self-esteem Subjective happiness, and internet addiction. There was a significantly higher level of Grit, Self-esteem, and Subjective happiness in students who were involved in NSS and extracurricular activities and these students also showed significantly lower levels of internet addiction indicating higher adaptability and wellbeing.