Internet Addiction and Psychological Distress Among University Students. An Online Cross-sectional Survey

      Аннотация: Internet has been included as part of most of individual?s life due to the growth of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the various sectors. Apart from that, the internet usage is also becoming popular among developing countries because more places which include the homes, mall, libraries, schools, colleges, university, workplace, public sectors, and cyber cafe are creating opportunity for people to participate in online activity. Engagement of common online activity are writing emails, preparing school assignment, playing online games, reading latest news, watching movie, searching for information, online shopping and many more. Communication and technology (ICT), usage of internet and its penetration rate among university students growth in number as it create a better opportunity in teaching and learning. However, the inappropriate used of internet might lead to some pathological changes in term of physical and mental alteration among internet users, especially students.

Ключевые слова: Internet addiction, psychological distress, cross sectional survey