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  1. Essay on Internet Addiction

    Essay on Internet Addiction: The origins of the Internet can be traced back to the 1960s. Over the last 60 years, technology has improved in such strides that it seems virtually unrecognizable today to what it was when it started. ... Internet addiction is a severe disorder that affects a person's ability to think rationally. Even though ...

  2. Internet Addiction: Causes, Effects, And Treatments

    Signs and symptoms of Internet addiction might include: excessive Internet use (i.e. spending a majority of time online) staying online for longer than intended. lying about the extent of one's Internet use. unsuccessful attempts to limit Internet use. neglecting relationships with others due to Internet use.

  3. Internet Addiction

    Internet Use and Mental Health. Excessive use of the internet is known to negatively impact a person's mental health. It has been associated with mental health issues, such as loneliness ...

  4. What Is Internet Addiction Disorder?

    Internet addiction is a behavioral addiction. Also known as "cyber addiction," internet addiction refers to excessive and compulsive engagement with the online world. People who may have a ...

  5. Internet Addiction: A Brief Summary of Research and Practice

    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].

  6. How has Internet Addiction been Tracked Over the Last Decade? A

    Future searches using other specific terms may result in obtaining additional papers on internet addiction. Specific terms relating to internet gaming disorder, shopping addiction, and social networking addiction or any other internet-specific problematic use can also be utilized to generate meaningful information. Finally, the selected ...

  7. Internet Addiction: How to Recognize It and What to Do About It

    Top 5 Things to Know About Internet Addiction . Internet addiction is not yet an officially recognized mental disorder. Researchers have formulated diagnostic criteria for Internet addiction, but it is not included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR).However, Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) is included as a condition for further study, and Internet addiction ...

  8. Internet addiction disorder

    Internet addiction disorder (IAD), also known as problematic internet use or pathological internet use, is problematic, compulsive use of the internet, particularly social media, that impairs individual function over a prolonged period of time.Young people are at particular risk of developing internet addiction disorder, [1] with case studies highlighting students whose academic performance ...

  9. Internet addiction and problematic Internet use: A systematic review of

    Core tip: Internet addiction has appeared as new mental health concern. To date, reviews have focused on clinical and treatment studies of Internet addiction and Internet Gaming Disorder, limiting the analysis to a specific diagnosis of a potential disorder that has not yet been officially recognised, rather than a comprehensive investigation of Internet-use related addictions (including ...

  10. Is Internet Addiction a Real Thing?

    What's more, Block concluded, "Internet addiction is resistant to treatment, entails significant risks, and has high relapse rates.". It was a disease that needed treatment as much as any ...

  11. Essay on Internet Addiction

    It is a psychological disorder that can lead to severe stress, anxiety, and a variety of other mental health problems. Causes and Effects. ... 500 Words Essay on Internet Addiction Introduction. Internet addiction, also known as compulsive internet use, has emerged as a significant issue in the digital age. It is a psychological condition that ...

  12. Computer/Internet Addiction Symptoms, Causes and Effects

    Computer/Internet Addiction Symptoms, Causes and Effects. An Internet or computer addiction is the excessive use of the former or the latter. The latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) actually includes it as a disorder that needs further study and research.

  13. Current Research and Viewpoints on Internet Addiction in ...

    JMIR Res Protoc 2016;5:e46. In this clincial study, patients with internet addiction and either panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder received medication for their anxiety and 10 sessions of modified CBT. All 39 patients showed improved anxiety and internet addiction scores reduced on average.

  14. Current Research and Viewpoints on Internet Addiction in Adolescents

    In this clincial study, patients with internet addiction and either panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder received medication for their anxiety and 10 sessions of modified CBT. All 39 patients showed improved anxiety and internet addiction scores reduced on average. [ PMC free article] [ PubMed] 75.••.

  15. Internet addiction in young adults: A meta-analysis and systematic

    Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) can be defined as a lack of control in the use of the Internet, in such a way that it impacts the personal life of the user (Poon, 2018). This is manifested in a compulsive use of social networks, online shopping, sex, videogames, etc. (Kayiş et al., 2016; Park et al., 2017b), i.e., a maladaptive use of the net

  16. Problems of Internet Addiction Disorder Problem Solution Essay

    Brain Damage. Internet addiction has many negative impacts on one's life. The two major effects are brain damage and reduction in cognitive capabilities. Various researches have shown that individuals are better in reasoning and handling matters that require good cognitive abilities before they get addicted to the Internet.

  17. Effects of different interventions on internet addiction: a systematic

    Globally, Internet is a recognized form of leisure, but there are growing apprehensions about the increasing number of individuals developing an addiction to it. Recent research has focused on social issues associated with internet addiction (IA). However, the treatment of IA is currently unclear. This study aimed to explore the relationship between IA treatment outcomes and different ...

  18. Causes of Internet Addiction: What You Should Know

    Causes. Self-management. Treatment. Helping a loved one. You've probably heard that we're all spending too much time on our phones and computers. The average American stares at a screen ...

  19. "Internet Addiction": a Conceptual Minefield

    Abstract. With Internet connectivity and technological advancement increasing dramatically in recent years, "Internet addiction" (IA) is emerging as a global concern. However, the use of the term 'addiction' has been considered controversial, with debate surfacing as to whether IA merits classification as a psychiatric disorder as its ...

  20. Clinical psychology of Internet addiction: a review of its

    Despite the controversies, IA has been referred to across the psychological, psychiatric, and neuroscientific literature by the adoption of different terms and nomenclatures such as Internet addiction disorder, Citation 4, Citation 10 pathological Internet use, Citation 11 compulsive Internet use, Citation 12 virtual addiction, Citation 13 and ...

  21. A study of internet addiction and its effects on mental health: A study

    Besides, another study reported that Iranian users spend 52 min/week as an average time, while linked to the Internet. Internet addiction disorder, pathological internet use, or problematic internet use typically refers to the questionable or compulsive use of the Internet, which results in substantial impairment in the function of individuals ...

  22. Internet Addiction Essays (Examples)

    Internet Addiction It is thought that nearly five million people today are addicted to the Internet. ith that many people experiencing addiction symptoms, it is important for the mental health community to develop methods of treatment. In an article in the March-April 1998 issue of Psychology Today, author Carol Potera explores the questions and realities of online use and addictions.

  23. A study on Internet addiction and its relation to psychopathology and

    A study suggested that Internet addicts become addicted to different aspects of online use where it is differentiated between three subtypes of Internet addicts: excessive gaming, online sexual preoccupation, and e-mailing/texting.[5,6] According to the study, various types of IA are cyber-sexual addiction, cyber-relationship addiction, net ...