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What is Internet addiction or
computer addiction?
Internet Addiction, otherwise known as computer addiction, online addiction,
or internet addiction disorder (IAD), covers a variety of impulse-control
problems, including:
The most common of these Internet addictions are cybersex, online gambling,
and cyber-relationship addiction.
Healthy vs. unhealthy Internet use
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?
Each person’s Internet use is different. You might need to use the Internet
extensively for your work, for example, or you might rely heavily on social
networking sites to keep in touch with faraway family and friends. Spending a
lot of time online only becomes a problem when it absorbs too much of your time,
causing you to neglect your relationships, your work, school, or other important
things in your life. If you keep repeating compulsive Internet behavior despite
the negative consequences in your offline life, then it’s time to strike a new
balance.
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What is Internet addiction or
computer addiction?
Internet Addiction, otherwise known as computer addiction, online addiction,
or internet addiction disorder (IAD), covers a variety of impulse-control
problems, including:
- Cybersex Addiction – compulsive use of Internet
pornography, adult chat rooms, or adult fantasy role-play sites impacting
negatively on real-life intimate relationships. - Cyber-Relationship Addiction – addiction to social
networking, chat rooms, and messaging to the point where virtual, online friends
become more important than real-life relationships with family and friends. - Net Compulsions – such as compulsive online gaming,
gambling, stock trading, or compulsive use of online auction sites such as eBay,
often resulting in financial and job-related problems. - Information Overload – compulsive web surfing or database
searching, leading to lower work productivity and less social interaction with
family and friends. - Computer Addiction – obsessive playing of off-line computer
games, such as Solitaire or Minesweeper, or obsessive computer programming.
The most common of these Internet addictions are cybersex, online gambling,
and cyber-relationship addiction.
Healthy vs. unhealthy Internet use
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?
Each person’s Internet use is different. You might need to use the Internet
extensively for your work, for example, or you might rely heavily on social
networking sites to keep in touch with faraway family and friends. Spending a
lot of time online only becomes a problem when it absorbs too much of your time,
causing you to neglect your relationships, your work, school, or other important
things in your life. If you keep repeating compulsive Internet behavior despite
the negative consequences in your offline life, then it’s time to strike a new
balance.
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