<p>This study examines the relationship between internet addiction, anxiety, depression, stress and the recreational time dedicated to the internet per day. 1050 Portuguese university students, between 17 and 35 years of age participated in, 633 female and 417 males, to which the following instruments were applied: sociodemographic questionnaire, Internet Addition Test (IAT) and the Anxiety Scale, Depression and Stress (EADS 21). The results indicate that the individuals most addicted to the internet have higher values in the variables anxiety, depression and stress. The recreational time on the internet also have a statistically significant effect on the addition to the internet. Practical implications and proposals for future studies are mentioned.</p>
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