Impact of Internet Addiction on Mental Health and Sleep Quality of Adolescents

Abstract

Introduction: We use the internet for information and resources every day. Internet addiction may harm mental health and sleep quality. As they mature, adolescents spend more time online and are more susceptible to internet addiction. Internet addiction affects teenage mental health and sleep quality. The internet may give knowledge, entertainment, and social relationships. Internet addiction may harm mental health. Internet addiction is linked to sadness, anxiety, and social isolation. Teens who spend too much time online may feel despondent, powerless, and suicidal. Internet addiction may cause sleep difficulties, which can negatively affect an adolescent's health. Online teens may develop sleeplessness. This may lower sleep quality and cause daytime weariness and irritation. Smartphones, tablets, and computers may also disrupt the body's regular sleep-wake cycle.
Objectives: The aim of the study is to determine the significant impact internet addiction on mental health as well as sleep quality of adolescents. Further, the correlation between the variable’s internet addiction, mental health and sleep quality will be evaluated.
Method: A survey among 100 respondents is conducted and data is collected by using Internet addiction scale (Dr. Kimberly S. Young). The responses were collected and then analysed using SPSS V26 to find out the required regression and correlational test.
Result: The collected data was interpreted and analysed; it is found that the adolescents have significant impact of internet addiction on their mental health as well as sleep quality. Also, it’s found that all listed variables are significantly correlated to each other and are dependent.
Conclusion: Internet addiction may negatively affect teens' mental health and sleep. Internet addiction may cause sleeplessness, sadness, anxiety, and social isolation. Internet addiction may have detrimental impacts on teenagers; therefore parents, educators, and healthcare experts should assist them regulate their online habits. This might involve limiting computer time, promoting exercise and social engagement, and teaching the value of sleep. Adolescents may attain maximum physical and mental health and well-being by treating internet addiction.