“Internet addiction has become a prevailing problem in the modern wired society.” (Liu, C. and Kuo, F. 2007, pg 799.)
This article published in CyberPsychology & Behavior states that Internet addiction has become more prevalent not just domestically but globally as well. Although the article itself had a very scientific abstract based on Interpersonal Theory, it’s not difficult to figure out in laymen’s terms just how this technologically advanced tool has changed the world around us. Although “addiction” is not necessarily a word that most would want to accept as true with regard to the Internet, it seems as if this term is here to stay. Children and teenagers are addicted to such web sites as MySpace and Facebook. Adults can find themselves in trouble on gambling and pornography web sites. Some individuals who have social anxiety often use chat rooms – even if only innocently – to communicate with others in a way they normally would not be able to face-to-face. It is easy to understand why the Internet can have such an effect on people. Unfortunately, it can – and has – become a breeding ground for more problems for those who are truly addicted.
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Each time technology advances some people find themselves eager to experience the service. In addition, the internet has became a useful instrument that can provide an individual with resources that allows a person to stay home. For instance, bill pay, photo caring, invites, and purchases. With all the services that a person can benefit from, an individual could easily be online for hours which begins an addition.
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