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This study examined the effect of self-esteem on mobile and internet addiction among adolescents.... more This study examined the effect of self-esteem on mobile and internet addiction among adolescents. The Internet Addiction Scale (IAS), Mobile Phone Dependence Questionnaire (MPDQ) and Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale were used to obtain data from 216 adolescents, 109 male and 107 female participants. The obtained data was analyzed using Pearson-product Moment correlation and descriptive statistics using mean, standard deviation, maximum and minimum scores. The results indicated that there was a negative correlation between self-esteem and internet addiction, a positive correlation between mobile addiction and self-esteem and strong positive correlation between mobile addiction and internet addiction. Gender differences were also noted between the variables. These results are discussed with reference to related literature and conclusions drawn.  
Indian Journal of Mental Health, 2018
Background: Adolescence denotes an eventful period, during which a growing individual makes the t... more Background: Adolescence denotes an eventful period, during which a growing individual makes the transition from a child to an adult. During adolescents there are forces that work against each other. There are conditions that push the youth forward and others that hold them back. A growing body of evidence points to the importance of life stressors and social resources in affecting adolescent functioning. This will help in the understanding the sources of stress and how they can cope with stress. The present study investigated gender differences in terms of life stressors of adolescents. Methods: The total of 205 adolescents from South Goa, in the age range of 10 to 19 years, confining to World Health Organization standards as to the period of adolescence were the respondents to the questionnaires. In the attempt to study the extent of stress experienced by adolescents the Life Stressors and Social Resources Inventory (LISRES-Youth) and Mental Health Inventory (MHI-38) were used. Results: Significant gender differences were obtained for the dimensions of school as a stressor and friends as a source of life stress, with male adolescents obtaining a higher score. Conclusion: Gender differences in stress amongst adolescents needs further research and study.
This study examined the effect of self-esteem on mobile and internet addiction among adolescents.... more This study examined the effect of self-esteem on mobile and internet addiction among adolescents. The Internet Addiction Scale (IAS), Mobile Phone Dependence Questionnaire (MPDQ) and Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale were used to obtain data from 216 adolescents, 109 male and 107 female participants. The obtained data was analyzed using Pearson-product Moment correlation and descriptive statistics using mean, standard deviation, maximum and minimum scores. The results indicated that there was a negative correlation between self-esteem and internet addiction, a positive correlation between mobile addiction and self-esteem and strong positive correlation between mobile addiction and internet addiction. Gender differences were also noted between the variables. These results are discussed with reference to related literature and conclusions drawn.  
Indian Journal of Mental Health, 2018
Background: Adolescence denotes an eventful period, during which a growing individual makes the t... more Background: Adolescence denotes an eventful period, during which a growing individual makes the transition from a child to an adult. During adolescents there are forces that work against each other. There are conditions that push the youth forward and others that hold them back. A growing body of evidence points to the importance of life stressors and social resources in affecting adolescent functioning. This will help in the understanding the sources of stress and how they can cope with stress. The present study investigated gender differences in terms of life stressors of adolescents. Methods: The total of 205 adolescents from South Goa, in the age range of 10 to 19 years, confining to World Health Organization standards as to the period of adolescence were the respondents to the questionnaires. In the attempt to study the extent of stress experienced by adolescents the Life Stressors and Social Resources Inventory (LISRES-Youth) and Mental Health Inventory (MHI-38) were used. Results: Significant gender differences were obtained for the dimensions of school as a stressor and friends as a source of life stress, with male adolescents obtaining a higher score. Conclusion: Gender differences in stress amongst adolescents needs further research and study.