INTERNET ADDICTION
In general terms, internet addiction; Excessive and uncontrollable internet use negatively affects a person's functionality in business, social and private areas. While it can be seen in both genders, it is 2 or 3 times more common in boys than girls.
How do we know if internet use has turned into addiction?
- More time is spent on the internet than thought.
- Increasingly more internet use is needed to get the desired pleasure.
- Imagining the activities done on the internet, formation of thoughts about planning the next activity.
- Reducing internet use, Trying to control or quitting completely but failing.
- Feeling restless and angry when internet use is reduced or not online.
- Feeling guilty about internet use.
- Lying to family members or friends in order to stay connected to the internet
- Experiencing problems in family, work and social areas due to excessive internet use
- Experiencing emotional changes due to internet use
The purpose of internet addiction is to ensure regular and controlled internet use. For this, you can do the following:
- Inform the user and his/her close circle about internet addiction
- As with other addictions, there is a possibility of people hiding their complaints. Considering this, the total daily usage time, usage Determination of internet usage characteristics such as purpose, situations that trigger internet use, emotions addiction or lack of social support. Identifying these by recognizing them.
- Keeping charts aiming to determine the time spent on the Internet and limiting Internet use
- Making changes in Internet usage patterns and routine; Using break and filtering programs
- Setting goals to limit internet use and rewarding achieved goals
- Teaching techniques and skills that help the individual cope with areas where he/she has difficulties in real life.
- Establishing social support systems and activities, such as playing on a football team, joining a chess club, meeting old friends regularly
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