Impact of Internet Usage Patterns on Psychological Well-being in Paramilitary Forces: The Role of Addiction, Sleep Quality, and Social Connections

Abstract

With special focus on the roles that internet addiction, sleep quality, and social bonds might play as mediators, this study aims to assess how patterns of internet usage affect the psychological well-being of paramilitary soldiers. Five hundred paramilitary members in all from a range of groups all throughout the nation participated in the study. Self-report questionnaires were used to collect the data; structural equation modeling was applied in the analysis. Based on the results, too frequent internet use is linked to a negative effect on psychological well-being. Key mediators of this association, according to the results include are internet addiction, poor sleep quality, and less social contacts. The results highlight the need of maintaining a balance between online and physical activities to raise general well-being. They also underline the need of targeted initiatives to inspire among paramilitary personnel good internet use.