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Internet Addiction (Hardcover)
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Internet Addiction (Hardcover)
Series: Health and Medical Issues Today
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The internet has transformed the world we live in, but it also
poses new risks to our psychological well-being. This book provides
an introduction to the issue of internet addiction, an increasingly
common problem. All day, every day, we are connected to the
internet, putting most people at some level of risk for internet
addiction. Problematic internet use can take many forms, including
overuse of social media and addictions to online shopping, gaming,
or pornography. Such behaviors can cause anxiety, depression, sleep
deprivation, loneliness, and physical health problems. People can
lose their jobs and families, and in a few extreme cases, internet
addiction has directly led to the death of the addicted individual
or a child in their care. Internet Addiction is the latest volume
in Greenwood's Health and Medical Issues Today series. Part I
explores what internet addiction is, the many forms it can take,
and the serious consequences it can have. Part II examines a number
of controversies and issues, such as balancing the internet's
benefits against its addictive nature. Part III provides a variety
of useful materials, including case studies, a timeline of critical
events, and a directory of resources. Explores why the internet and
other emerging technologies are so addictive, profiling the many
forms problematic internet use can take and discussing who is most
at risk Examines key issues and controversies related to
problematic internet use, such as whether or not it should be
labeled an addiction and who bears primary responsibility for
preventing and combating its negative effects Offers illuminating
case studies that use engaging real-world scenarios to highlight
how internet addiction can arise, the effects it can have, and how
it can be addressed Provides readers with a helpful Directory of
Resources to guide their search for additional information
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