A cross-sectional descriptive study of internet addiction among second MBBS students of a medical college in India

[...]this survey was designed to study its degree and impact on second MBBS students of a medical college in India. According to the IAT score, regular use was noted in 28 students whereas mild and moderate addiction was observed in 53 and 27 students, respectively. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES * Primary objective of this study was to determine the degree of internet addiction and its effect on personal relationships, academic performance, and psychological and physical health * Secondary objectives were to find demographic distinctions, commonly accessed websites or applications, average time spent per day, and average expenditure per month on internet usage. Most of our participants spent up to 4 h a day on internet (n = 71 vs. 37; range 1-14 h/day). [...]a higher score was observed in students using the internet for 5 years or more. Most of our participants spent up to 4 h a day on internet. [...]a higher score was observed in students using the internet for 5 years or more.