Downloads: 4
Research Paper | Psychology | Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026 | Pages: 889 - 892 | India
The Nexus of Internet Addiction and Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms: A Youth-Centric Analysis
Abstract: The increasing reliance on the internet among young individuals has raised concerns about its potential psychological consequences. The present study aimed to examine the relationship between internet addiction and obsessive-compulsive symptoms among youth. A cross-sectional research design was employed with a sample of 600 participants aged 16-22 years. Standardized instruments, namely the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) and the Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised (OCI-R), were used for data collection. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, independent samples t-tests, Pearson correlation, and simple linear regression. Results indicated that female participants reported significantly higher levels of internet addiction and obsessive-compulsive symptoms compared to males. A moderately strong positive correlation was found between internet addiction and obsessive?compulsive symptoms (r = .588, p
Keywords: Internet Addiction, Obsessive?Compulsive Symptoms, Youth
How to Cite?: Deena Nath, Dr. Janhvi Srivastava, "The Nexus of Internet Addiction and Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms: A Youth-Centric Analysis", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 889-892, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26414182828, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26414182828