• K. Manohari
• K. A. Harini

Introduction: Internet is largely seen as one of the world biggest technology platforms. It is a source of knowledge, entertainment, brand building, commerce, education and much more. The use of the internet on school campuses and in society has increased dramatically in recent years. Internet addiction is an impulse control disorder. Aim of the study: The main aim of the study assess the severity of internet addiction among adolescents and adults and compare the severity of internet addiction among adolescents and adult. Methodology: A quantitative research approach was adopted for the present study. By using convenient sampling technique 40 adults and adolescents men were selected for the present study. Results: The present study revealed that, majority 38 (76%) of them had Inadequate knowledge, 12 (24%) of them had moderate knowledge. There is no significance association between Age, gender, education status, Occupation, Income, Religion, family income, Area of Residence, type of gadgets usage, Usage period of electronic gadgets, number of siblings and number of hours spending in digital platform with the severity of internet addiction among adults and adolescents. Conclusion: The study findings concluded that adolescent (25%) was using internet for normal use than adults, 85% of adults had mild internet addiction than adolescents.

Inernet addiction, Adolescents

"A Comparative Study To Assess The Severity Of Internet Addiction Among Adolescents Vs Adults At Selected Community Area, Puducherry", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no.f235-f243, June-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406526.pdf

"A Comparative Study To Assess The Severity Of Internet Addiction Among Adolescents Vs Adults At Selected Community Area, Puducherry", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no. ppf235-f243, June-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406526.pdf