Internet Addiction and Sleep Disturbance Among Adolescents in Jordan

Background This study assesses the prevalence of internet addiction, and characteristics of sleep quality and identifies the association between internet addiction and sleep quality and its associated factors. Methods The sample consisted of 1293 adolescents enrolled in schools aged 12 to 17 from Jordan. Participants completed the Internet Addiction Test IAT and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index PSQI. Results The results of the study revealed a moderate IAT total average score (53.88 ± 16.2). The PSQI total score of 6.83 ± 3.83, reflecting poor sleep quality among 68.2% of adolescents. A significant positive correlation was found between IAT and all PSQI subscales, with Sleep quality and daytime dysfunction as the strongest correlates. Multiple linear regression results showed that GPA, sleep quality, and age were significant predictors of internet addiction. Conclusion It can be concluded that raising awareness among students, parents, teachers, and schools about internet addiction and its impact on adolescents’ sleep quality which affects their performance is essential.