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Assessment of Internet Addiction, Mental Health Status, and their Correlation among Graduating Students in Hassan District, Karnataka

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  • Deepu H N

    (Assistant professor, PG Department of Social Work, Shri HDDGGFC, Paduvalahippe, Holenarasipura, Hassan District,)

  • Dr. Jyothi H P

    (Professor, DOS in Social Work, Manasa Gangotri, University of Mysore)

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Background: The widespread adoption of internet technology among university students has intensified concerns about internet addiction and its impact on mental health outcomes. Objective: This study examined internet addiction levels and mental health status among graduating students in Hassan district, Karnataka, and explored their correlational relationships. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 608 final-year undergraduate students from twelve Government First Grade Colleges using stratified random sampling. Data collection employed standardized instruments including the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21). Results: Internet addiction prevalence was 39.3% (27.8% mild, 11.0% moderate, 0.5% severe), while mental health issues were prevalent: depression 55.6%, anxiety 61.7%, and stress 45.2%. Significant positive correlations emerged between internet addiction and depression (r = .480, p

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  • Deepu H N & Dr. Jyothi H P, 2025. "Assessment of Internet Addiction, Mental Health Status, and their Correlation among Graduating Students in Hassan District, Karnataka," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(8), pages 272-280, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-8:p:272-280
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