Internet addiction: Prevalence and relationship with academic burnout among undergraduates during widespread online learning.

Purpose: We aimed to investigate the prevalence of Internet addiction (IA) and explore its related factors among undergraduates during widespread online learning in China. Design and Methods: The online survey was conducted in April 2020. The Young diagnostic questionnaire and academic burnout scale were respectively used to measure IA and academic burnout. Findings: A total of 28.4% of 7562 participants developed IA, which correlated with academic burnout. Additionally, positive attitude and practice towards COVID‐19 and exercise were protective factors of it. Practice Implications: IA was associated with academic burnout, and better cognition of COVID‐19 and positive lifestyles might reduce its risk. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]