Relationship between Internet Addiction and Emotional Intelligence among Adult

By : Ria Batavyal, Dipanjana Chatterjee

Page No: 361-367

Abstract:
The purpose of the present research was to find out the relationship between internet addiction and emotional intelligence among adults. 300 individuals were selected irrespective of subject-relevant variables from Kolkata, and other parts of India. Tools used included IAT and SSEIT. Results revealed that males are severely dependent on internet, have slightly higher level of emotional intelligence as compared to females; females have moderate degree of internet addiction, and are high on emotional intelligence too, but not as much as males. It was concluded that there is a moderate positive correlation between internet addiction and emotional intelligence among adults.

Authors :
Ria Batavyal
M.A. - Department of Psychology, Amity University, Kolkata.

Dipanjana Chatterjee
Assistant Professor - Department of Psychology, Amity University, Kolkata.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2021.16.02.15