EFFECT OF USE OF INTERNET ON ADOLESCENTS MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID-19
Ridhee Agarwal, Navya Bajpai,Mansi patel
Graduate Student , Banasthali Vidyapith
Abstract
Covid-19 has caused profound changes in the way people communicate and interact. It is unclear, however, whether some of these changes may affect certain normal aspects of human behavior and cause Mental health problem. Several studies have indicated that the prolonged use of Internet usage such as surfing internet, gaming, social media is related to signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. In addition, some authors have indicated that Internet usage can be associated with low self-esteem and life satisfaction especially in children and adolescents. The relationship between internet use and mental problems to this day remains controversial, and research on this issue is faced with numerous challenges.
Keywords: Internet usage, Mental health, Covid-19, Adolescents
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EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)
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Published on : 2021-06-27
Vol | : | 7 |
Issue | : | 6 |
Month | : | June |
Year | : | 2021 |