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. 2019 Oct 31;57(219):344–351. doi: 10.31729/jnma.4292

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)