Author: Rahul Singhal & Prof. (Dr.) Anuradha Sharma
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04010018
Abstract:
Background: Internet Addiction (IA) is an important behavioural problem among undergraduate students in India, and evidence on the association of IA with impaired academic performance and inappropriate coping strategies has been increasing. But integrative studies dealing with academic performance indices in conjugation to coping mechanisms are scarce in the area of Indian higher education institutions.
Objective: The study aimed to assess the Intern et Addiction (IA) prevalence and its association with academic performance by CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) and perceived academic performance along with Coping strategies among undergraduate students of the medical sector.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional correlational research design was conducted with 200 Undergraduate students (41% males, 59% females; M age =21.4 years, SD =2.1). Internet Addiction was measured by Young’s Internet Addiction Test (IAT). Self-reported CGPA and a perceived academic performance scale were used to assess academic achievement. A standardized coping inventory that assesses avoidance coping and problem-solving coping was used. Data were analysed through descriptive statistics and then tested using Pearson’s correlations and independent samples t-tests.
Results: The prevalence of Internet Addiction was 28% (n = 56). Internet Addiction was negatively associated with CGPA (r = −0. 01), and perceived academic achievement (r = −0. 001). CGPA results indicated that internet-addicted students obtained significantly lower marks (M = 7.14, SD = 0.91) compared to the nonaddicts (M = 7.82, SD = 0.84), t(198) = −4.12; p
Keywords: Internet Addiction, Academic Performance, CGPA, Perceived Academic Performance, Coping Strategies, Undergraduate Students.
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