International Journal of Education and Management Studies

Harpreet Kanwal Chhabra ¹, Sakshita Anand ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

The study probed the effect of goal and implementation intentions on working memory performance under high and low levels of cognitive load. The sample comprised of mixed subjects (N=400, M= 16.27 yrs., S.D. =1.06). The sample was taken from Government model schools of Chandigarh for the purpose. Three way repeated measures ANOVA and t-ratios were used. Results indicated an important role of intentions.

Keywords

Goal Intentions, Implementation Intentions, Cognitive Flexibility, Cognitive Load, Working Memory

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Harpreet Kanwal Chhabra ¹, Sakshita Anand ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

With the rising popularity of internet as a device of communication among young adults, the internet has become an important social context for their growth. The use of the internet in college campuses has increased noticeably in the recent years. Given the impact of excessive internet usage on the students' mental health and subsequent functioning in society, the present study examined the role of rejection sensitivity, cognitive flexibility, self esteem, locus of control and depression in relation to internet addiction. Participants included 100 males and 100 females drawn from various colleges of Chandigarh. The age range of the subjects was from 18-24 years. The results provided important insights about the role of the above variables with reference to internet addiction. Correlations and t-ratios were used for analyses.

Keywords

Internet Addiction, Rejection Sensitivity, Cognitive Flexibility, Self Esteem, Locus of Control, Depression

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