An Association of Internet addiction and Procrastination and its effects on Cognitive Processes among Adults | [Abstract Book on 9th Annual Neuroscience Conference (ANC-23) August 12-13, 2023 • 2023]

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1. Syed Hasan Abbas Rizvi: Liaquat National School of Physiotherapy, Karachi, Pakistan

2. Sonya Arshad: Liaquat National School of Physiotherapy, Karachi, Pakistan

3. Farzeen Ali: Liaquat National School of Physiotherapy, Karachi, Pakistan

4. Misha Tariq: Liaquat National School of Physiotherapy, Karachi, Pakistan

5. Rutaba Kashaf: Liaquat National School of Physiotherapy, Karachi, Pakistan

6. Sidra Sadiq: Liaquat National School of Physiotherapy, Karachi, Pakistan

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.A cross-section study was conducted through convenience-based sampling on 636 participants of both genders, aged between 18-55 years. A semi structured questionnaire was designed comprising of participant’s voluntary consent, demographics and information regarding internet usage. Internet addiction’s severity was assessed by Young’s Internet addiction test (IAT). Procrastination was accessed by General Procrastination Scale (GPS) by Lodha and daily life cognitive failures were checked through Cognitive Failure Questionnaire (CFQ). Cognitivefunction through Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MoCA).data analyzed by using SPSS21 .Out of 636 participants, 230 were males (36.2%) and 406 females (63.8%). Frequency of IAT scores described moderate (75.5%) and severe (3.8%) internet addiction whereas MoCA reported 90.4% cognitive impairment among the participants. Chi square was applied to determine the association: 68.7% had cognitive impairment and moderate internet addiction while only 0.9% had no addiction nor cognitive impairment.Internet addicts showed statistically significant results with procrastination (p .002) and cognitive failure (p .000).Our study concluded that moderate to severe internet addiction leads to cognitive impairment. It is obligatory for us to determine our compulsive internet use so that we can minimize its adversative effects.

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Published: Journal: Abstract Book on 9th Annual Neuroscience Conference (ANC-23) August 12-13, 2023 , Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023

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