[Investigation of the relationship between internet addiction and depression, anxiety, stress and social phobia among students in Isfahan University]

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the current study was to investigate the relationship between internet addiction and depression, anxiety, stress and social phobia among students in Isfahan University. This is a cross-sectional study [descriptive-analytic]. The study population was students of Isfahan University, in Iran. 71 students [36 girls and 35 boys] were randomly entered into the study. We used Young's internet addiction test [IAT], depression anxiety stress scale [DASS] and social phobia inventory [SPIN]. The data were analysed by correlation and regression analysis. The results indicated a significant correlation between internet addiction and each clinical variable [depression, anxiety, stress and social phobia [p<0.001]. Also the results of regression analysis revealed a positive correlation between internet addiction and the set of these clinical variables [r=0.62]. These clinical variables can predict 39% of addiction to the internet [p<0.001]. The results of the current study implied that the set of these clinical variables [depression, anxiety, stress and social phobia] can predict internet addiction