Internet Addiction Use of Social Networking Sites and Its...

INTERNET ADDICTION: USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES AND ITS IMPACT ON INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS Abstract: Widespread use of internet has led to a kind of addiction. The present study examined the use of Internet and getting addicted to the social networking sites and on the whole its impact on intermediate level students. The sample comprised of 285 students out of which the addicts were pulled out. The tools used were questionnaire developed by Dr. Kimberly Young, the IAT which is a 20-item questionnaire that measures mild, moderate, and severe levels of Internet Addiction with its sociological impact. An additional questionnaire drafted at International Development Research Centre (IDRC) was used to gauge the behavioural, psychological and†¦show more content†¦Questionnaire drafted at International Development Research Centre (IDRC) was used to gauge the behavioural, psychological and physical impact of internet on Intermediate students. An additional questionnaire was coined by the assistance of Miss Sunanda Jati, lecturer, Dau Dayal Girls P.G. College to check the indulgence of intermediate students on social networking sites. The tests were given to experts to examine the suitability, relevance and language adequacy of test items. The suggestions were incorporated and modified as per the observations. Sample of the study: Purposive Sampling technique was used to get the sample. The population here comprises of intermediate students falling in the age bracket of sixteen, seventeen to eighteen years belonging to both the sexes. The school was randomly selected as the sample. The sample was selected from the Intermediate students of Army School, Agra Cantt, Agra, where the total strength of students was 387 out of which the survey investigator had selected 285 students on the basis of availability. A total of 100 students, 50 boys and 50 girls, were further short listed for survey as they fell in the category that the researcher was conducting the research in. Collecting data: The researcher collected the data in person by visiting the school. The instructions were given to the students; time given was nearly 35 Min to complete the test. The test answers sheets were collected, scoredShow MoreRelatedIncreasing Crimes7023 Words   |  29 Pageswhich is toequip students to earn their livelihood. Thus, higher aspects of education, such as personality development, value inculcation, and self discovery are often ignored. With the focus purely on materialistic achievements, people are tempted to employ unfair means to achieve the desired object. This mentality, if extended further, can easily lead one to cheat and subsequently graduate into white collar crimes, such as fraud, forgery and false pretences. The financial impact of such crimes hasRead MorePsy Evaluation Essay11057 Words   |  45 PagesPSY4100 Addictions Summer 2012 Final Exam Study Guide NOTE: Your final exam will consist of 100 questions selected from the following, as well as selected questions from in-class tests on Food Addiction and on The Joyful Mind; correct answers to those tests have already been posted to the doc sharing portion of the Ecompanion Website. You can use the answers to check the answers you gave on your chapter study tests. Your final exam is on Wednesday, September 12, 2012; You will have from 8:15AM toRead MoreFundamentals of Hrm263904 Words   |  1056 PagesThis online teaching and learning environment integrates the entire digital textbook with the most effective instructor and student resources With WileyPLUS: Students achieve concept mastery in a rich, structured environment that’s available 24/7 Instructors personalize and manage their course more effectively with assessment, assignments, grade tracking, and more manage time better study smarter save money From multiple study paths, to self-assessment, to a wealth of interactive visualRead MoreAdvanced Professional Development21653 Words   |  87 PagesManagement People Management Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Websites CIPD www.cipd.co.uk www.peoplemanagement.co.uk CMI www.managers.org.uk Assessment The Assignments are graded at Pass or Fail; there are no intermediate grades such as Merit or Distinction. The assessment is based on the outcomes stated on the front of each assignment, and the assignment tasks are worded to enable you to meet these outcomes. Part 1 – Methods to improve personal and