A comprehensive study regarding contribution of Social Networking Sites (SNS) to mental stress, anxiety, and depression among adolescent school students in Guwahati: the research design

Aditya Goenka; Shyamanta Das; Anjana Moyee Saikia; Mythili Hazarika

Volume : VIII, Issue : VI, June - 2019

A comprehensive study regarding contribution of Social Networking Sites (SNS) to mental stress, anxiety, and depression among adolescent school students in Guwahati: the research design

Aditya Goenka, Shyamanta Das, Anjana Moyee Saikia, Mythili Hazarika

Abstract :

Background: The study was designed to measure the degree of depression, anxiety, and stress amongst adolescent school children with respect to addiction to Social Networking Sites (SNS) as well as to study the various factors that could predispose to SNS addiction, and to study the habits and behaviour that places them at risk to SNS addiction. Method: Adolescent school children who fall under the age group of 14-18 years studying in various schools of Guwahati will form the study population. Data would be collected through questionnaire. Result: The analysis is planned by both descriptive as well as inferential statistics. Conclusion: The impact of SNS to mental health can be ascertained. The underlying factors predisposing to addiction would be found out. Formulation of strategies to counter the problem could be arrived at. Thus, restoring the health and wellbeing of the students.