From Connection to Compulsion: Exploring Internet Addiction in Moroccan High Schools

Authors

  • Bouchra Imelouane Laboratory of Communication, Education, Digital Usage and Creativity Faculty of the Humanities, Mohammed 1rst University, Oujda, Morocco
  • Kaoutar Embarki Laboratory of Communication, Education, Digital Usage and Creativity Faculty of the Humanities, Mohammed 1rst University, Oujda, Morocco
  • Chaimae Elgarizi Laboratory of Communication, Education, Digital Usage and Creativity Faculty of the Humanities, Mohammed 1rst University, Oujda, Morocco
  • Chaimae Mekkaouialaoui Laboratory of Communication, Education, Digital Usage and Creativity Faculty of the Humanities, Mohammed 1rst University, Oujda, Morocco
  • Khafifi Zhira Laboratory of Communication, Education, Digital Usage and Creativity Faculty of the Humanities, Mohammed 1rst University, Oujda, Morocco
  • Hazar Mohamed Laboratory of Communication, Education, Digital Usage and Creativity Faculty of the Humanities, Mohammed 1rst University, Oujda, Morocco
  • Mohamed Abdebassat Salhi From Morocco to New York, experts are sounding the alarm: Internet addiction is no longer just a bad habit it’s a life disrupting disorder. Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) rewires the brain, fuels anxiety, and damages relationships, making it one of the most urgent yet underestimated crises of the digital age. As Internet access expands in Morocco, Internet addiction is emerging as a significant issue, particularly among the younger generation. This study outlines a method to assess the level of Internet addiction among Moroccan high school students. The primary aim is to analyze students’ Internet usage and examine the correlation between excessive use and addictive tendencies. Longitudinal Structured Observation and the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) were employed to evaluate the severity of addictive behavior. The findings suggest that Moroccan youth are indeed vulnerable to Internet addiction.
  • Jmad Sabrine Laboratory of Communication, Education, Digital Usage and Creativity Faculty of the Humanities, Mohammed 1rst University, Oujda, Morocco
  • Toufik Azzimani Laboratory of Communication, Education, Digital Usage and Creativity Faculty of the Humanities, Mohammed 1rst University, Oujda, Morocco

Keywords:

Addictive Behavior, Internet Addiction Test, Internet Addiction, Internet Use, Longitudinal Structured Observation, Moroccan High School Students

Abstract

From Morocco to New York, experts are sounding the alarm: Internet addiction is no longer just a bad habit it’s a life disrupting disorder. Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) rewires the brain, fuels anxiety, and damages relationships, making it one of the most urgent yet underestimated crises of the digital age. As Internet access expands in Morocco, Internet addiction is emerging as a significant issue, particularly among the younger generation. This study outlines a method to assess the level of Internet addiction among Moroccan high school students. The primary aim is to analyze students’ Internet usage and examine the correlation between excessive use and addictive tendencies. Longitudinal Structured Observation and the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) were employed to evaluate the severity of addictive behavior. The findings suggest that Moroccan youth are indeed vulnerable to Internet addiction.

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2025-06-30

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Mental Health & Well-being

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From Connection to Compulsion: Exploring Internet Addiction in Moroccan High Schools. (2025). Journal of Mental Health & Well-Being, 1(1), 10-14. https://e-pallipublishers.com/index.php/jmhwb/article/view/5271