definitions for Internet addiction during the past decade. Widyanto and Griffiths (2006) present the most general definition of this construct as being a subset of a technological addiction‚ which is defined as a non-chemical or behavioral addiction that involves human-machine interaction. These addictions can either be passive‚ such as viewing television‚ or active‚ such as playing computer games. It should be noted that there are many terms used to describe excessive Internet use: problematic
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Ali Alsarraf 1600-101 RWG 23 January 2015 Melissa Vile The psychological cause of internet addiction The Internet is very peculiar it’s an object making information more accessible to the world. In this era the internet has become an integral part of many peoples work and personal life. It has helped in so many different aspects from being able to create connection of communication with family and friends all the way across the world‚ to
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Internet Addiction: A Brief Summary of Research and Practice Go to: Abstract Problematic computer use is a growing social issue which is being debated worldwide. Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) ruins lives by causing neurological complications‚ psychological disturbances‚ and social problems. Surveys in the United States and Europe have indicated alarming prevalence rates between 1.5 and 8.2% [1]. There are several reviews addressing the definition‚ classification‚ assessment‚ epidemiology‚ and
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Table Of Contents * The Introduction * WHAT IS INTERNET ADDICTION? * WHY DO PEOPLE ADDICT TO THE INTERNET? * WHO CAN BECOME ADDICTED TO THE INTERNET? * VIOLENCE IN ONLINE GAME * WHAT ARE INTERNET ADDICTION WARNING SIGNS? * THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH INTERNET ADDICTION * WHAT ARE THE SOLUTIONS? * TIPS FOR PARENTS AND CARERS * Conclusion * References The Introduction The Internet is the largest source of information in the world today. With
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Internet Addiction Internet Addiction The Internet provides a constant‚ ever-changing source of information and entertainment‚ and can be accessed from most smart phones as well as tablets‚ laptops‚ and computers. Email‚ blogs‚ social networks‚ and message boards allow for both public and anonymous communication about any topic. But how much is too much Internet usage? The Internet is the largest and most versatile source of information in the world today. With its web sites
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The internet was created in the arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union‚ during The Cold War. Today the internet is known as a large public access network of other interconnected computer network. The internet provides a plethora of information as well as many services that people view as necessities in today’s world such as‚ e-mail‚ instant messaging‚ file sharing‚ gaming‚ etc. The internet is so "convenient" that many people could not even imagine life with out it. There is so
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Research Paper Theme: Social Impact of the Internet 8 October 1997 ABSTRACT The Internet is the largest source of information in the world today. With its web sites and chat rooms‚ it is a means of communicating with people in places all over the face of the earth. Since its conception in 1973‚ the Internet has grown at a whirlwind rate. 51 million adults‚ were on-line as of the second quarter 1997 in the United States alone. Some say that the Internet is so enjoyable that it is almost addictive
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2013.11.26 Internet addiction Internet addiction is a growing problem for the whole world: estimates show that from 5 to 10 % of world population have this problem. Internet addiction is defined as any online-related‚ compulsive behavior which interferes with normal living and causes severe stress on family‚ friends‚ loved ones‚ and one’s work environment (Johnson‚ 2009). Internet addiction has been called Internet dependency and Internet compulsivity. On one hand‚ Internet should not
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damaging today ’s society. Addictions are a fast growing concern‚ it has branched off and caused many problems whether it be related to drugs‚ alcohol‚ gambling‚ sex‚ Internet‚ or eating. Addictions are something society faces everyday. Although there are many reasons behind why addiction are growing‚ and where they stemmed from‚ today ’s society has focused primarily on how someone with an addictions problem can seek help. Also the many Gaps and Barriers around addictions are enabling people who wish
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Internet Addiction is a problem more common in society as Internet usage is increasing. The prevalence of Internet use worldwide is increasing. Along with the benefits the Internet brings‚ problems of excessive Internet use is becoming apparent. As a result‚ along with drug and alcoholic addictions nowadays‚ there is one more – Internet addiction‚ last but not least. The opinions on the methods for the solution vary‚ because the problem was not studied enough. One of the solutions is to attend support
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