Challenges Of Internet Addiction In Paramilitary Forces: Consequences For Psychological Resilience And Interpersonal Relationships.

Objectives: This study investigates the prevalence and consequences of internet addiction among paramilitary personnel, focusing on its impact on psychological resilience and interpersonal relationships. Methods: A mixed-method approach was employed involving quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with 500 paramilitary personnel selected through stratified random sampling. Findings: Results indicate that 32% of the respondents show moderate to severe symptoms of internet addiction. High stress levels, loneliness, and frequent deployments were significant predictors. Negative correlations were found between internet addiction and psychological resilience (r = -0.38) as well as relationship quality (r = -0.37). Novelty: This research uniquely contributes by examining internet addiction in the underexplored paramilitary setting and linking it with resilience and interpersonal dynamics using a robust mixed-methods design.