International Journal of Health Sciences and Research
Internet Addiction and Mental Distress Among Undergraduate Medical Students: A Sequential Explanatory Mixed-Methods Study
Background: Problematic internet use is increasingly relevant among medical students because of extensive academic and recreational dependence on digital technology. This study assessed moderate/severe internet addiction, mental distress, associated factors, and experiences underlying severe internet addiction. Methods: A sequential explanatory mixed-methods study was conducted among 200 undergraduate medical students at a teaching hospital in Eastern India. Stratified random sampling selected 50 students from each …