Computer Addiction

Descriptive Essay # 113926

Computer and Technology > Internet
Psychology > Disorders
Psychology > Therapies

Computer Addiction

An overview of computer and Internet addiction.

1,035 words () | 4 sources | APA | 2008 Philippines

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses the symptoms and consequences of computer dependency and addiction. The paper looks at the types of people who are predisposed to computer addiction and outlines the treatments and interventions available.

Outline:
Symptoms
Consequences
People Predisposed to Computer Addiction
Curing the aAddict

From the Paper:

"Ron is a married accountant working for one of the biggest auditing firms in the United States. He and his wife were equally excited when they purchased a new laptop and got a broadband connection installed at home, but soon the excitement and the novelty wore off. Arguments between Ron and his wife became commonplace. Ron has begun neglecting himself--forgetting to eat, and sometimes even bypassing a much-need bath--while being caught up in the latest online games. His wife complains that Ron does not even want to go out or watch a movie anymore, nor does he show interest other social functions like going to parties and dinners at their friends'. "He just stays in front of the computer day in and day out," Ron's wife lamented."

Sample of Sources Used:

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Graham, Matthew. (2006). Addiction, the Addict, and Career: Considerations for the Employment Counselor. Journal of Employment Counseling, 43(4), 168-178. Retrieved June 4, 2008, from ABI/INFORM Global database. (Document ID: 1258251801).
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