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) |