AN ASSOCIATION OF INTERNET ADDICTION AND PROCRASTINATION AND ITS EFFECTS ON COGNITIVE PROCESSES AMONG ADULTS

Abstract

This study was proposed to examine the association of internet addiction, procrastination and cognitive functions among adults. Internet the facilitator of all; now being used excessively has led to addiction without its conscious awareness and detrimental effects on mental well-being. Internet addiction is characterized by excessive or reckless internet use, which evidently increases distress, academic procrastination, depression, anxiety, negative impact on personality and suicide ideation among students. The requirement of quantitative assessment is deemed necessary to determine effects of internet’s addiction on impaired cognitive processes.