EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF INTERNET ADDICTION AND ANXIETY ON MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS: A STUDY OF FOCUSED STUDY HABIT DISTRACTERS

Swati; Neeru Rathee

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.4358

Authors

Swati Research Scholar, Department of Education, M.D.University, Rohtak, (Haryana)-124001.
Dr. Neeru Rathee Head, Department of Education, M.D.University, Rohtak (Haryana)-124001.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.4358

Keywords:

Focused Study Habits, Distracters, Internet Addiction, Anxiety, Mathematics Achievement, Senior Secondary School Students

Abstract [English]

This exploratory study investigates the relationship between focused study habit distractors, specifically internet addiction and anxiety, and mathematics achievement among senior secondary school students. A sample of 800 students from senior secondary schools in Rohtak town participated in the study. The results reveal a significant negative correlation between internet addiction and mathematics achievement. However, no significant effect of anxiety on mathematics achievement was found. The study highlights the importance of addressing internet addiction and promoting healthy study habits to improve academic outcomes in mathematics. The findings have implications for educational practice, policy, and future research aimed at supporting students' academic success.

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