Problematic Internet Use Among Adolescent School Attendees: A School-based Study from Tamil Nadu, India.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of problematic internet use (PIU) among adolescents and determine the associated factors contributing to PIU.

Methods: In April/May 2023, a cross-sectional study was conducted among adolescents studying in grades 9 to 12 in government and private non-residential schools in Western Tamil Nadu, India. Participants completed a semi-structured questionnaire assessing demographic characteristics, behavioral patterns, and internet usage.