Paper Details

Name: Alice Eliza Sherina, M. Kannan
Country: India

Year: 2023
Volume: Volume-10, Issue-1(January-June)
Page Number: 22-31

Digital technology is becoming integral in all dimensions of our life. It is indeed advantageous in so many ways; but at the same time, we cannot ignore the negative impact it creates on the well-being of individuals, families, and the larger society. The inherent addictive nature of digital technology increases the risk of individuals getting addicted to the Internet, especially the younger generation which is a serious threat to their Psychosocial wellbeing. The sustainability of development becomes a challenge when the wellbeing of individuals and families are threatened. To ascertain the relationship between Internet Addiction, Psychological Wellbeing and Family Relationship, the current study was conducted among 271 Postgraduate students of Women’s college in Madurai. The findings reveal that Psychological well-being and Family Relationship are considerably different for students with addictive use and normal level of internet usage. The results are discussed from a sustainable development perspective that emphasizes healthy lives and promoting well-being of all ages, and Psychosocial strategies to enhance digital well-being are proposed to attain and sustain holistic development.
KEYWORDS: Internet Addiction, Psychological Well Being, Family Relationship, Digital Well-Being, And Sustainable Development