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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Internet Addiction

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The merits of the Internet for young people engaged in research and educational exploration are vast; however, these benefits can be overshadowed when individuals become preoccupied with online use. Adolescents may be enticed by the allure of cyberspace and may replace homework, social activities, and other important interests with online relationships and interactive games. Subsequently, excessive Internet use may contribute to a student’s failure to attend to school assignments. Poor school performance may be exacerbated by sleep deprivation when sleeping hours are eroded by time spent on the Internet. Excessive users of the Internet may avoid emotional attachments with family and friends in the community and rely on online friendships as a substitute for social interaction. Other activities and interests may decline as a child becomes further obsessed with computer activities.

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