Athoub Hassan , Zinab Tawfik supervised by Dr. Sawsan Abuhammad
Quality of Life, Internet Addiction, and Stress among Female Undergraduate Health Sciences Students in the UAE
This study examines the relationship between quality of life, Internet addiction, and perceived stress among predominantly female undergraduate health sciences students in the UAE. Using a quantitative, descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional design with convenience sampling, 311 responses were analyzed using the Internet Addiction Test (IAT), the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) measure, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), and the SPSS version 26. The participant profile revealed a mean age of 20.88 years, with 99% female participants and 39.9% in their third year. Results showed that 81.7% of students experienced moderate stress, while 39.6% faced frequent or significant Internet-related problems. Ultimately, higher stress and Internet addiction were directly correlated with a lower quality of life. To address this, recommended actions include stress-management workshops, academic support, healthy digital habit training, peer counseling, and balanced sleep/study routines.

