Prevalence and determinants of Internet addiction among the students of professional colleges in the Jammu region.

Background: With ever-increasing digitization, the internet has intertwined into the daily lives of users to a large extent. It holds tremendous educational benefits to college students; however, its excessive usage can lead to addiction and even psychological morbidities.

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of internet addiction and its association with various factors including depression, anxiety, and stress.