Table 3. Internet addiction in different groups among secondary school-going adolescents.
| Characteristics | Total | Internet Addicted n (%) | 
|---|---|---|
| Age group (in years) | ||
| 13-15 | 80 | 30 (37) | 
| 16-19 | 465 | 199 (43) | 
| Above 19 | 74 | 30 (40) | 
| Gender | ||
| Boy | 289 | 123 (43) | 
| Girl | 323 | 133 (41) | 
| Place of residence | ||
| Urban | 322 | 152 (47) | 
| Rural | 297 | 107 (36) | 
| Internet Facility at home | ||
| No | 78 | 24 (31) | 
| Yes | 539 | 233 (43) | 
| Are parents aware of your internet use No | 63 | 21 (33) | 
| Yes | 556 | 238 (43) | 
| Use smart phone for internet access | ||
| No | 280 | 108 (39) | 
| Yes | 339 | 152 (45) | 
| Use of internet for education | ||
| No | 144 | 79 (55) | 
| Yes | 475 | 180 (38) | 
| Use internet for social networking No | 259 | 85 (33) | 
| Yes | 360 | 175 (48) | 
| Preferred time of use | ||
| At night | 317 | 156 (49) | 
| After School Hours | 282 | 97 (34) | 
| During school hours | 18 | 6 (33) | 
| Preferred place of use | ||
| Café | 35 | 14 (40) | 
| Hostel | 11 | 6 (55) | 
| School Computer lab | 101 | 32 (32) | 
| Residence | 326 | 147 (45) | 
| Others | 142 | 60 (42) |