Studies have identified high rates and severe consequences of internet addiction among high school students. Most of them are pathologically preoccupied with their activities in cyberspace. This has resulted in yet another type of addiction that has invaded the human psyche. Psychological dependence on the Internet is characterized by (a) an increasing investment of resources on Internetrelated activities, (b) unpleasant feelings (e.g., anxiety, depression, emptiness) when offline, (c) an increasing tolerance to the effects of being online, and (d) denial of the problematic behaviors. Individuals exhibiting such symptoms often are dealing with underlying psychological issues. They are highly involved in a variety of comprehensive online activities, some of which are hour’s long texting, watching online videos, shopping, gaming, video chatting etc. Some fulfill more social needs, while some may be an extinction of work/course compulsion. This addiction has permeated their lives at home, college and elsewhere. This study is conducted to identify the factors that cause students to cling towards the cyber world. Findings of the study will be discussed in the light of the implication on the society.
