Effect of Internet Addiction on Academic Performance at University Level

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to find out the effect of internet addiction on academic performance of students at university level.  All 1387 students of BS sciences and social sciences were the population for this study. The sample size was 308 students of all programs of BS from Women University AJ&K selected randomly. A close ended questionnaire was developed by the researchers and then reviewed by the experts. The questionnaire was distributed among selected sample and collected by using descriptive survey method by the researcher. Data analysis shows that 63% are average online user. 32% university students are internet addicted and 4.5% university students are significantly internet addicted. The study found significant effect of average internet user on academic performance. A significant effect was also observed on Internet addicted students while not significant of high users.  Percentage, frequency and simple linear regression were used to interpret the data. The results were arranged in in tabular form. The results were communicated to all heads of departments and university administration. Students should be monitored by teachers and parents on how they use the sites and the timing of internet use.