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Description Defining Internet Addiction Internet addiction (IA) is a leading behavioral addiction for college-age students. This addiction has increased in the last two decades. IA is excessive online engagement. Internet addiction can also be called internet addiction disorder (IAD). IA can be a mental health disorder or symptom of others. Compulsive need to be online constantly. Escaping problems through virtual distractions. Neglecting real-life responsibilities for online activities. Disrupted sleep patterns due to internet use. Anxiety or irritability when internet access is restricted. Prioritizing online relationships over face-to-face connections. Internet addiction describes the irresistible urge to spend excessive amounts of time on the Internet to the extent that it negatively impacts relationships, employment, and health. Over the past twenty years, researchers have frequently used the term "Internet addiction" (IA) to study online activities and their impact on the development of various behavioral addictions.

The medical community is divided on whether Internet addiction should be classified as an independent mental condition or if it is merely a manifestation of pre-existing mental disorders or behavioral issues. For instance, an individual who excessively searches the Internet specifically for online gambling platforms may be experiencing a gambling disorder rather than an addiction to the Internet. Difficulty controlling time spent on Neglecting physical health due to prolonged screen time. Failed attempts to reduce internet use. Using the internet to cope with emotions. Decreased productivity in academic work. Continued internet use despite negative consequences. Social withdrawal and isolation when browsing. Prevalence of Internet Addiction College students demonstrate a high prevalence of IA. Young adults are at higher risk of IA since they spend significant time on the internet. The prevalence of IA ranges from 5-80% among college students. Severe IA is still low, less than 5% (Aleebrahim et al., 2022; Zewde et al., 2022). Male and female students show different patterns of IA depending on the online activity.

Males are more addicted to online gaming, while females are to social media. Overall, female students show a high prevalence of IA. According to Aleebrahim et al. (2022), the prevalence of internet addiction among students in the US, China, Korea, England, Australia, Taiwan, Japan, and Eastern and Western European countries ranges from 5% to 25%. Currently, the problem of Internet addiction has emerged as a worldwide concern. Zewde et al. (2022) found that the overall pooled prevalence of internet addiction among the students was 34.53%. Mari et al. (2023) confirmed their hypothesis that males will demonstrate higher levels of Internet Gaming Disorder and females will demonstrate higher levels of Social Media Addiction. Types of Internet Addiction Gaming Addiction This includes excessive playing of computer games using the internet. It also includes online gambling, like sports betting. Gaming addiction can potentially result in financial losses. Cybersex Addiction Involves online pornography, adult websites, and chat rooms. Harmful to real-world relationships.

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Results in neglect of real-world sex life. Relationship Addiction Cyber Relationship Addiction Overview • Cyber addicts focus on finding and maintaining online relationships, often neglecting real-life family and friends. • Online relationships often form in chat rooms or social networking sites. • People often conceal their real identity and appearance, leading to the term "catfish." • Consumption of online social life leads to limited social skills and unrealistic expectations. • Inability to make real-world connections often results in increased dependency on cyber relationships. Individuals who are addicted to cyber or online connections are highly engaged in seeking and sustaining relationships through the internet, sometimes disregarding and neglecting their real- life family and friends. Online relationships are commonly established in chat rooms or various social networking platforms, although they can develop in any online setting that allows for interaction with others. Frequently, individuals who engage in online relationships deliberately hide their true identity and physical appearance, giving rise to the phrase "catfish" (Xin et al., 2017). Engaged in an online social life and identity, individuals may find themselves lacking social skills and harboring unrealistic expectations when it comes to face-to-face interactions.

Oftentimes, this results in a lack of ability to establish meaningful connections in the real world, thus increasing the individual's reliance on their online contacts. Compulsive Information Seeking Addiction Students obsessively search for and collect information. It can be a manifestation of pre-existing obsessive-compulsive tendencies. Compulsive information-seeking can reduce productivity in school. Social Media Addiction Constantly updating profile posts. Checking messages to inform friends. Social media addiction encompasses the inclination to consistently observe social networking platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. This addiction entails regularly updating profile updates and monitoring messages to keep friends informed about your current activities. Consequences of Internet Addiction Decline in academic performance observed in lower grade scores. Increased stress and anxiety due to online activities. Physical health issues from sedentary online behavior, including obesity. Eye and brain problems due to excessive exposure to screen light. Impaired real-world relationships affect social skills. Disrupted sleep patterns, impacting overall well-being.

Impaired cognitive function, attention, and memory. Deterioration of personal hygiene and self-care habits. Development of isolation and social withdrawal tendencies. Elevated risk of developing other mental disorders, including depression. Strained family dynamics due to excessive internet use. Diversion from real-world problems through virtual engagement. Loss of finances from spending on online activities like gambling. Increased risk of online harassment and cyberbullying. Treatment and Intervention Medical Interventions Psychiatric counseling: Students should seek therapy for behavioral changes like Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Alternative therapies: students can include art and music as therapy to address IA. Physical exercise: students should exercise routinely to limit online time. Educational materials: students can seek resources that guide healthy internet use. Practice meditation and mindfulness: students can try yoga and nature walks.

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Join support groups: Students can gain insights into coping with addiction from the experiences of people in support groups like AAs.

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