Lecturer, Clinical Psychology, Dept. of Psychiatry, Geetanjali Medical College & Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan, E-mail- shefeenajacob@gmail.com; Contact: 7023852805. 9495933800 (Postal Address Will To Live-Psychological Clinic, B-602, Saurabh Enclave, CPS School, Main Road, New Bhupalpura, Kharakua, Udaipur, Rajasthan, 313001)
The present study is an attempt to study the impact of internet addiction on aggression and adjustment in college students. The technology of "double edged sword" help young students but at the same time, improper use of network to college students also bring about many negative impacts. A purposive random sample of 60 college going students was used in which 30 were males and 30 females from different colleges in Udaipur district of Rajasthan. Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire) The Internet Addiction Test) and Indian Adaptation of Bell's Adjustment Inventory were used in data collection. Results showed that, there exists a significant gender difference in the scores of internet addiction, adjustment and aggression. There exists a positive relation between internet addiction and aggression and adjustment dimensions in male and female students. But there is no significant difference in internet addiction, aggression and adjustment with respect to the urban and rural areas.
Internet addiction, Aggression, Adjustment
