The negative impact of online novels on contemporary college students was mainly reflected in the following aspects: 1. The content of online novels is too rich, covering a large number of erotic, violent, horror and other bad content. These contents will have a negative impact on students 'thoughts, morals, psychology and other aspects, causing them to have negative emotions and behaviors. 2. Online novels often require students to spend a lot of time and energy, causing students to lose their study time and work efficiency, affecting their academic performance and future career development. 3. Online novels often encourage readers to indulge in the world in the novel and ignore real life. As a result, students lack the ability to self-discipline and self-control, making it difficult to resist the negative effects of the online world. The popularity of online novels may also cause students to lack attention and appreciation for other cultural products, thus affecting their aesthetic standards and cultural accomplishments. Therefore, as college students, we should actively take measures to resist the negative effects of online novels, including: 1. Increase self-discipline. Control the time and content of your novels to maintain your learning and work efficiency. 2. Pay more attention to other cultural products and expand your knowledge and cultural attainments. 3. Arrange time and energy reasonably and actively participate in various social practices and extra-cursory activities to enrich your life experience. 4. Maintain good living habits and physical and mental health.