INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCE RESEARCH
IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Adolescents' access to the internet has increased dramatically during the last decade. Pre-adolescents and younger children also make extensive use of the Internet. The Internet, as a new information and communication medium, provides a practical dilemma that requires individuals, particularly adolescents and families, to think critically and reflectively. Because it is a complex virtual social and physical world that children and teenagers interact in and co-construct, rather than something that is only watched (TV) or merely utilised (computer), the Internet is more fascinating and difficult as a research environment than prior media (PC). Behind a small screen, it transforms into a sophisticated virtual cosmos where developmental concerns are played out in both old and new ways, providing new insights into children's and teenagers' ideas, feelings, and behaviours. As web-connected cell phones and other new Internet apps become available, this world will continue to expand. The studies mentioned above show that different factors associated with Internet use operate differently in different races, cultures, and gender groups, and since there is a scarcity of systematic research in India, it is appropriate to investigate whether Internet use alone or in combination with other factors is responsible for differences in Social Competence, Emotional Maturity, and General Well-being. Research on the impact of Internet use on teenage social competence, emotional maturity, and overall well-being is still in its infancy, particularly in India, and needs to be enhanced qualitatively and statistically.