Using Internet: Technical and Health related Problems in Users

Vinita Pandey, Dr. Kiranjot Sidhu

Abstract: The present study was conducted in Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana to assess the problems related to the internet. Proportionate random sample of 200 students was drawn from the four constituent colleges of the university. In this study, the students were given questionnaire to select the problems of using internet. Statistical analysis was done using frequencies, percentage. The results revealed that strain to eyes and headache as the major health related problems. Virus infestation and non-response of server were the technical problems faced due to internet surfing.

Keywords: College students, Health problems, Internet usage, Technical problems, Communication problems

How to Cite?: Vinita Pandey, Dr. Kiranjot Sidhu, "Using Internet: Technical and Health related Problems in Users", Volume 4 Issue 3, March 2015, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2036-2039, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SUB152566, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SUB152566