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An Explanatory Sequential Mixed Method Study On The Role Of Loneliness And Self Esteem In The Development Of Internet Addiction Among Young Adults

Author(s) Ms. Subalakshmi Karthikeyan
Country India
Abstract Background: The present study assessed the contribution of loneliness and self-esteem in the development of internet addiction in young adults. Methods: An explanatory sequential mixed-method design was utilized. In Phase I, quantitative data from 150 young adults were gathered with standardized measures: Internet Addiction Test (Young, 1998), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965), and UCLA Loneliness Scale (Russell, 1996). Descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, and t-tests were conducted. In Phase II, semi-structured interviews were held with high addiction scorers, and thematic analysis was conducted with Braun and Clarke thematic analysis process. Results: Quantitative results suggested loneliness was strongly and positively related to internet addiction, whereas self-esteem was negatively related. Regression analysis found loneliness and self-esteem to be a strong predictor of internet addiction. Gender differences did not prove statistically significant. Qualitative results yielded three themes: excessive daily use, self-esteem validation and comparison, functional impact and addiction cycle. The participants had been using the internet as a coping strategy for loneliness and low self-esteem and this may lead to decreased offline interactions and unsuccessful attempts at control. Conclusion: The results show the interwoven function of loneliness and self-esteem in internet addiction. Intervention based on increased self-esteem and lonely thoughts may be able to prevent internet addiction among young adults.
Keywords internet addiction, loneliness, self-esteem, young adults, mixed-method
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-03
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.61310
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbdrh7
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