Examination Anxiety, Internet Addiction and Sleep Disorder among Undergraduates in University of Ibadan

Abstract

The incidence of sleep disorders among university students, often intensified by excessive use of digital technologies and academic pressures is gradually becoming a public health concern, having serious implications on health and general wellbeing of Undergraduates. This study therefore examined the relationship between internet addiction, examination anxiety, and sleep disorders among undergraduate of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
A descriptive correlational research design was employed for the study. A total of 200 undergraduates were selected from the University using a multistage sampling procedure. Data were collected through a structured, self-developed questionnaire (α=0.81) and analyzed using inferential statistical of Pearson Product Moment Correlation and multiple regression analyses.
The findings revealed significant positive relationships between internet addiction and sleep disorders (r = 0.459, p < 0.001) as well as between examination anxiety and sleep disorders (r = 0.481, p < 0.001). Further analysis using multiple regression showed that internet addiction (β = 0.275, p < 0.001) and examination anxiety (β = 0.310, p < 0.001) were significant independent predictors of sleep disorders, with examination anxiety demonstrating a slightly stronger relative contribution. Demographic variables such as age, level of study, and religion did not have a statistically significant influence on sleep disorders.
The study concluded that internet addiction and examination anxiety are significant and interrelated factors contributing to sleep disorders among undergraduate students. It therefore recommended that university authorities implement comprehensive wellness programs emphasizing digital literacy, stress management, and sleep hygiene in order to enhance students’ well-being and academic performance.