COVID 19, problematic internet use and psychological wellbeing among students

Manisha Mishra; Jashobanta Mahapatra

doi:10.30574/ijsra.2025.16.2.2422

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COVID 19, problematic internet use and psychological wellbeing among students

Manisha Mishra ^{1, *} and Jashobanta Mahapatra²

¹ Ph.D Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India.

² Associate Professor & Head, Department of Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Institute (COE), SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, India.

Review Article

International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2025, 16(02), 1289-1293

Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2025.16.2.2422

DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2025.16.2.2422

Publication history

Received on 11 July 2025; revised on 20 August; accepted on 23 August 2025

Abstract

This research aimed at exploring the multifaceted impact of excessive internet use on psychological wellbeing during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The study identified and analyzed the ways in which long-term internet exposure, a necessity during lockdown periods, has contributed to various challenges such as an increased anxiety, depression level, rise in negative emotions, difficulties in coping up with stress, interpersonal and behavioral issues. The shift to a technology-centric lifestyle, with limited opportunities for in-person interaction, has led to an increased dependency on digital devices. Such reliance has implications for students' mental health.

Keywords

Internet use; Problematic Internet Use; Psychological wellbeing; Student; COVID 19

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Manisha Mishra and Jashobanta Mahapatra. COVID 19, problematic internet use and psychological wellbeing among students. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2025, 16(02), 1289-1293. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2025.16.2.2422.

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