Screen Addiction, Psychological Distress, Coping Styles, and Life Satisfaction among Young Men and Women

Abstract

Screen addiction is an ever-growing issue in today’s day and age, it negatively affects our mental health, relationships, productivity, and overall well-being. The aim of the study is to explore the relationship between screen addiction, psychological distress, coping styles and life satisfaction among young adults. A total of 120 students (60 males, 60 females) between the age of 18-25 participated in the study. A correlational design with t-tests was employed in this study. Standardized scales were used to measure screen addiction, psychological distress, coping styles, and life satisfaction. Results found a significant positive correlation between psychological distress and screen addiction, while no significant relationship was found between screen addiction and life satisfaction. Additionally, significant gender differences were observed in coping styles, with males scoring higher on behavioral disengagement and humor. These findings highlight the complex role of coping in screen addiction and highlight a need to introduce interventions tailored to young adults in colleges.