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Internet Addiction
An analysis of the effects of Internet addiction disorder on an individual.
809 words (approx. 3.2 pages) |
5 sources |
MLA | 2007
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Paper Summary:
This paper discusses the detrimental effects of Internet use, specifically Internet addiction disorder (IAD). The paper suggests that there are many forms of addiction that may not only be physically detrimental, but can also lead to changes in behavior which in turn can negatively affect the individual's social life and normal functioning. The paper reviews literature that discusses this issue.From the Paper:
"The first step in combating and hopefully curing IAD is, according to the Doctor Ivan Goldberg, to recognize that one is addicted. Becoming aware of patterns of Internet overuse is therefore crucial. "A key signal to this would be time spent at the computer, but also time spent thinking about the Internet or in activities related to the Internet." (Ferris J. R.) The next step, according to Goldberg, is to search for related and underlying problems that may be the primary or secondary cause of the addiction - for example the need for escape from some unpleasant situation or problem. Thirdly, the addict should "... devise and act out a plan to work through the problem, rather than escape it." (Ferris J. R )"Sample of Sources Used:
- DeAngelis T. Is Internet addiction real? 2000. March 21, 2006. http://www.apa.org/monitor/apr00/addiction.html
- Ferris J. R. Internet Addiction Disorder: Causes, Symptoms, and Consequences. March 20, 2006. http://www.chem.vt.edu/chem-dept/dessy/honors/papers/ferris.html
- King S. A. Is the Internet Addictive, or Are Addicts Using the Internet? 1996. March 21, 2006. http://webpages.charter.net/stormking/iad.html
- S Korean dies after games session. BBC news. 2005. March 22, 2006. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4137782.stm
- What is Internet Addiction. March 22, 2006. http://www.addictionrecov.org/intwhat.htm
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Internet Addiction (2012, February 09). Retrieved February 12, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Term-Paper-Internet-Addiction/91817
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"Internet Addiction" 09 February 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Term-Paper-Internet-Addiction/91817>
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