Sleepless in the Digital Age: Internet Addiction as a Predictor of Insomnia in Young Adults

The growing accessibility of technology has significantly affected the daily lives of young adults, often resulting in internet addiction. This study aimed to investigate the influence of internet addiction on insomnia among young adults in Rajshahi city, Bangladesh. A cross-sectional design was used in this study. 200 participants aged 18 to 24 years were selected using purposive sampling. A demographic information sheet, the Bangla version of the Internet Addiction Test and Insomnia Severity Index were employed for data collection. Findings showed that moderate internet addiction was reported by 69% of participants, while 47.5% reported minimal level of insomnia. The results also depicted the positive correlation (r=.67, p<.01) between internet addiction and insomnia. Additionally, the results further indicated that internet addiction was a significant predictor of insomnia in young adults, which explained 45.3% variance in insomnia. Furthermore, findings presented that there was no significant gender difference in internet addiction and insomnia. These results emphasize the need for health programs that encourage youth to use the internet more healthily and to improve their sleep habits.