Understanding How Emotional Intelligence Can Influence in Problematic Internet Usage Amongst Young Adults in Metropolitan Cities

Abstract

This study Understanding how Emotional Intelligence can influence in Problematic internet usage amongst Young Adults. A sample of 146 aged 18 to 30 both male and female participants was surveyed using a Brief Emotional Intelligence Scale-10 (BEIS-10) and Problematic Internet Usage Questionniere-9 (PIUQ-9). Analysis using Pearson correlation revealed a statistically significant highly negative relationship (r = -0.929, p < 0.001, df = 144) between Emotional intelligence and Problematic Internet Usage. That is if the person is highly emotional intelligent then they will have lesser issues in managing their time online. The finding highlights the need for activities that require activities to promote self-awareness and emotion regulation and also avoid obsession of internet, stop neglecting day to day activities and have control on use of internet.