Table of Participant Information

Gender M 3
F 2
age 18-21 1
22-25 0
26-29 1
30 or above 3
education Level Degree in progress or below 1
Degree 2
Degree or above 2
Family status Single 2
Married 1
Married and/or have kids 2

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 Main Category subcategories
Changes in Social Interactions
Coping Mechanisms: Excusing In-Person
Interactions
Balancing Online and Offline Interactions
Adaptations in Social Dynamics

Awareness of Problems

Avoidance behaviour in social connection

Behavioral Changes:

Withdrawal in internet use

Compulsive Behavior/Salience

Challenges in Managing Internet Use inability manage internet exsposure

Device Dependency

Sense of Isolation

Impact on Mental and Physical Health:

Social Anxiety in the Pandemic
Fear and Uncertainty
Health Concern
Emotional and Mental Well-being

Exceeding Expected Time and Frequency

Properties Alteration of the Internet

 Shifting Usage preferences
Properties Alteration of the Internet

Change in Role of Social Media

Preferences for Virtual Interactions

Value of Real-Life Connections

Reflection on Technology and relationships

Pursuing of Personal space

Work and Education-related Concerns: Job / income related concerns
 Initial Concepts
change to online interaction
Use of Internet commitments as an excuse, Temporary avoidance for
personal recharge.
Efforts made to balance online and offline activities.

Motivations for Change: Awareness of well-being impacts, Experiencing

physical discomfort and fatigue, Day of exhaustion triggering the need for
change.

Reduce refresh frequency, decrease usage time, refrain from commenting,

avoid making friends, 'lurk' or observe without active participation, ignore
push notifications, avoid opening push notifications, uninstall.

Learning to balance increased online exposure, Conscious efforts to reduce

screen time, screen-free intervals.

Missed information compulsion, mechanical refreshing."

Transition from 6-8 hours to 10-12 hours daily. (30-50%

more),Entertainment shifting to digital platforms, Social interactions &
Work remote
Essential reliance on devices like laptops and smartphones ,Work and
Personal Life become relay on technology
Instances of feeling isolated during strict lockdown, no news from online
(feels of left out)

Resonance with the term "social anxiety., Moments of unease during social
interactions,Mark describes early anxieties about public spaces, discomfort
in virtual group discussions and online events.
Uncertainty of the pandemic's impact.
Fear of contracting the virus, move to rural area
Tension, unease, irritability, worry, panic, fear, and fright

Duration of use, frequency of use.

Usage preferences, behavioral habits, Media Consumption
Habits:Professional networking adapting to virtual activites, like
collaborations, virtual hangouts and webinar, online exhibitions

The role of social media in staying connected or contributing to stress.

Virtual celebrations lacking the emotional connection of physical presence.

Heightened awareness of personal space, Comfort level with larger
gatherings decreasing.
Concerns about economic stability.
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2 5 4

1 1 1
1 2 2

Despite being aware of various problems that arise in their physical,

psychological, family, social, work, or academic life as a result of their
internet use (such as reduced sleep, strained relationships, neglecting
duties, or feelings of abandonment by important people), individuals
continue to use the internet as usual. 1 2 1

Reduce the frequency of use and the time spent online, or even uninstall
some social media, to avoid the online environment." 3 3 3

Withdrawal symptoms occur when someone stops or reduces their heavy

internet use. These symptoms may include psychological and physical
discomfort, anxiety, constantly thinking about what is happening online,
having fantasies or dreams related to the internet, and spontaneous or
involuntary finger typing movements. Such symptoms can lead to
impairments in social, occupational, or other important functioning. These
symptoms are typically relieved when the individual resumes internet use. 1 4 3

Individuals may have thoughts of stopping or controlling their internet use

but find it difficult to do so. They may make sudden efforts to control their
usage but struggle to maintain this control. 1 1 2

1 4 5

2 5 3

3 3 5

3 4 3
3 5 5
2 2 1
3 3 4
People with IAD tend to gradually spend more time online and use the
internet more frequently than they initially intended or expected. 2 2 3
Shifts in media consumption patterns, including online content, news, or
entertainment. 3 7 6

bridging the gap caused by physical distancing,specific features or activities

on social media that facilitated connection, however at the same time Did
he feel pressure to present a certain image or keep up with others on social
media? 1 4 4
3 2 2

Maintaining and Rebuilding Connections 2 2 2

1 1 1
2 3 2
lily sarah
4 5 20

1 2 6
1 2 8

1 2 7

2 3 14

1 3 12

1 2 7

2 3 15

2 3 25

2 4 17

2 2 14
2 4 19
1 5 11
2 5 17

1 4 12
4 6 26

1 2 12
2 2 11

3 3 12

1 1 5
1 4 12
 contextual conditions

causal conditions > phenomenon action/interaction strategies

intervening condition
tion/interaction strategies consequences
 contextual conditions
4,6,7
causal conditions > phenomenon action/interaction strategies
COVID/lockdown 1,3,5,11,12,13,14,15,21,22 2
16
intervening condition 20
8,9,10 27
29

contextual conditions
inability manage internet exsposure
Device Dependency

causal causal phenomenon

COVID Lockdown Sense of Isolation
Social Anxiety in the Pandemic
Fear and Uncertainty
Health Concern
Digital Fatigue
Emotional and Mental Well-being

intervening condition
Work and Education-related Concerns:

Maintaining and Rebuilding Connections

*covid specific
or mediator
not covid

*data
 consequences
19
26
28

action/interaction strategies consequences

behaviour changes Maintaining and Rebuilding Connections
social Interaction (Awarness and AdjustmenValue of Real-Life Connections
Shifting Usage preferences Pursuing of Personal space

->
->
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 intervening condition contextual conditions
Inability manage internet
Work and Education- exsposure
related Concerns
Device Dependency

causal conditions phenomenon

COVID - Lockdown Social related Social non-related

Sense of Isolation Fear and Uncertainty

Shifting in Internet Usage Social Anxiety in the
Health Concern
preferences/pattern Pandemic
Digital Fatigue
Emotional and Mental
Well-being

consequences

External Social Dynamics Internal Emotional States

Value of Real-Life Pursuing of Personal
Connections space

phenomenon

causal conditions problemic internet uasge

 COVID - Lockdown social anxiety
Shifting in Internet Usage
preferences/pattern
 action/interaction
strategies
behaviour changes

Adaptations in Social
Dynamics

action/interaction
consequences
strategies
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