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IJSREM66194
Volume:
10 |
7 |
Jul 2026
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1-12
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Monthly (12 issues per year)
License:International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management follows the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) License, allowing free use and distribution with proper attribution.
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Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mysore
Assistant Professor,
Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mysuru
Rapid modernization and digital globalization are dramatically reshaping the daily habits of India's urban youth. This study investigates the socio-cultural, physical, and psychological impacts of these shifting lifestyles among young adults in Mysuru, focusing on how they balance modern consumerist desires with traditional well-being. Adopting a descriptive, cross-sectional survey design, quantitative data was gathered from 50 respondents aged 15 to 35 within the Mysuru City Corporation limits. Data collection focused on digital habits, sleep quality, and physical and mental health, which was subsequently evaluated using descriptive statistics, reliability metrics (alpha = 0.739), and non-parametric Chi-Square tests to evaluate behavioural variations across demographic segments. The findings reveal a pronounced digital dependency, with 44% of the respondents predominantly college-aged individuals between 20 and 24 spending more than four hours daily on social media and digital entertainment platforms. This hyper-connectivity severely disrupts biological cycles, resulting in 38% of the youth, particularly young women, experiencing irregular sleep schedules. Furthermore, 38% of participants regularly struggle with mental strain, anxiety, or the "Fear of Missing Out" (FOMO) tied to peer and lifestyle cultures, while 26% experience chronic physical complaints such as fatigue and back pain. In conclusion, while globalization expands horizons, it fosters a culture of conspicuous consumption and digital reliance that compromises holistic health. These insights underscore an urgent need for institutional interventions, including digital wellness education and campus-based mental health support, to help urban youth successfully navigate modern lifestyles while preserving their physical, psychological, and social well-being.
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The Impact of Changing lifestyle in Urban India Youths, it can be conducted that rapid modernization and digital globalization have drastically reshaped the daily habits of urban youth in Mysuru. While these changes help people connect more and learn about the world, they also cause real physical and mental stress for individual. The data shows a worrying reliance on online spaces. Too much screen time cuts into sleep, leading to poor sleep cycles and more fatigue, especially for young women and college students. In addition, our focus on showing off and being online 24/7 has created deeper mental health problems, like FOMO and chronic stress. Overall, the study makes it clear that India’s Urban Youth need better support systems and health initiatives to manage modern lifestyles while staying healthy physically, mentally, and socially.
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7/18/2026
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