Department of Psychiatrist, Saveetha Medical College, Chennai, India
Research Article
The Risk on Musculoskeletal System and Psychosocial Functions among Adolescents with Problematic Internet Use in Selected Schools of Udaipur
District, Rajasthan, India
Author(s): Preeti Mathew*, Raman Krishnan, Vijay Raghavan and Riaz Marakkar
Background: The use of the Internet has brought a variety of convenience to our modern life. Nonetheless, the
negative impact is also created by addictive behaviours to the Internet pervasively on one is academic and working
performance, family life, social relationships, physical health, and psychological well-being.
Aim: The survey aimed to assess the level of Problematic Internet Use (PIU) and associated risk on the musculoskeletal
system and psychosocial functions among adolescents.
Setting: The study was conducted in a selected school in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Method: The study with a cross-sectional design was conducted on 100 subjects. The participants were selected using
a non-probability, convenient sampling technique.
Result: The subjects had P.. View More»