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@article{180422,
        author = {Ankita Sarkar},
        title = {The Impact of Doomscrolling on Psychological Fatigue in Emerging Adults: An Indian Perspective},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {1},
        pages = {1816-1819},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=180422},
        abstract = {Doomscrolling—the habitual consumption of 
negative news on digital platforms—has emerged as a 
widespread behavior, particularly among youth. This 
study 
investigates 
the 
relationship 
between 
doomscrolling and psychological fatigue, a condition 
characterized by cognitive weariness and emotional 
depletion, among Indian college students. A cross
sectional survey design was used, involving 150 students 
aged 18 to 30. Participants completed standardized 
questionnaires measuring doomscrolling behavior and 
psychological fatigue. Data analysis revealed a 
significant positive correlation between the frequency 
of doomscrolling and levels of psychological fatigue. 
Nighttime scrolling habits were particularly associated 
with higher fatigue scores. These findings suggest that 
persistent exposure to distressing online content may 
contribute to mental exhaustion in young adults. The 
study emphasizes the need for digital well-being 
initiatives 
and education on mindful media 
consumption. Further research is recommended to 
explore causal relationships and the influence of 
moderating variables such as coping styles or digital 
usage patterns.},
        keywords = {Doomscrolling, Psychological Fatigue,  Digital Media Consumption, Cognitive Fatigue, Screen  Time},
        month = {June},
        }