None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Multi-component Intervention (MCI) to address Problematic Internet Use (PIU) among college students (age 20 29): This intervention outline represents a preliminary framework, which will
Sponsors
Self funded as part of PhD work
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: College-going students, age between 20 29 years Enrolled in postgraduate program at a college or university located in Delhi-NCR Self-reported regular internet users (for academic, research, or personal use) Willing to participate and able to provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Students currently receiving any formal PIU intervention or treatment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in overall Problematic Internet Usage score(Internet Dependency)Timepoint: Baseline (0 month) and post intervention (8 weeks post intervention) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in Social Impairment score(e.g., neglecting academic or social responsibilities)Timepoint: Baseline (0 month) and post intervention (8 weeks post intervention);Reduction in Emotional Impairment score (e.g., anxiety or distress related to internet use)Timepoint: Baseline (0 month) and post intervention (8 weeks post intervention);Reduction in Risky/Impulsive Internet Use score (e.g., inability to control use, unsafe contexts)Timepoint: Baseline (0 month) and post intervention (8 weeks post intervention) | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactShalini Bassi
Chitkara University
Outcome results
None listed