THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION, SLEEP QUALITY AND INTERNET ADDICTION

Background and Aim : Internet Addiction has emerged as a universal issue affecting a multitude of people. Internet addiction can be described as a strong maladaptive psychological dependency on the use of a technology. This study aimed to determine the relationship between academic procrastination, sleep quality and internet addiction.Methods : In this descriptive-correlational study, 200 students of razi University were selected through random sampling. Data was collected by academic procrastination assessment scale, Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) and Internet addiction test (IAT). Data obtained using Pearson s correlation coefficient and regression analysis.Results : The results showed that a significant relationship between academic procrastination, sleep quality and internet addiction.Conclusion : Internet addiction can increase the risk of sleep quality and Academic procrastination. Excessive use of Internet has been found to affect one’s personal, societal and professional performances. Studies also suggest significant association between IA and depression/anxiety/ADHD symptoms with higher rate among males and younger age group

کلیدواژه ها:

Academic procrastination ، Internet addiction ، sleep quality