Internet started way back 3 to 4 decades, but it really took the world by storm through the 90's and till now it has become one of the main assets of modern day computer user. More people get the information through Internet, especially those who use it than by any other means. The world has become a cyber village where simply anyone from anywhere can communicate with other person living absolutely thousands of miles away either through voice communication, chat, email. People can buy online from the different portals, web sites through their cards because of Internet. All in all, Internet has for sure changed the lives of millions if not billions. Life without it would be chaotic for those who use it and take if for granted.
Even though life without would be unthinkable without the Internet, there are some ingredients because of which it has stigmatized itself. Most of…...

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Works Cited

1. Internet Addiction.Ca by Davis A. Richard, 2001

http://www.internetaddiction.ca/

2. What is Internet Addiction? By Davis A. Richard, 2001 http://www.internetaddiction.ca/internet_addiction.htm

3. Defining Internet Addiction Disorder: "Internet Behavior and Addiction. By Egger, O., Rauterberg, M., (1996).  http://www.chem.vt.edu/chem-dept/dessy/honors/papers/ferris.html

Internet Addiction
It is thought that nearly five million people today are addicted to the Internet. ith that many people experiencing addiction symptoms, it is important for the mental health community to develop methods of treatment. In an article in the March-April 1998 issue of Psychology Today, author Carol Potera explores the questions and realities of online use and addictions.

Although use of the Internet became common in the early 1990s, it wasn't until 1994 that an associate professor of psychology, Kimberly Young, discovered that some people were spending a large amount of time online and suffering negative consequences for it. Not having a real name for the condition, she called it "Internet Addiction."

The survey of 500 Internet users led Young to classify people as dependent or non-dependent on the Internet. Dependent users claimed that they used the Internet 38 hours per week, compared to 5 hours reported by the non-dependent users.…...

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COUNSELING. "Internet Addiction," on Counseling Net web site, quoting Dr. Janet Morahn-Martin College http://www.counselingnet.com/counselingnet/discussd.html

LEGAL. "The legal ramifications of Internet Addiction." Center for Online Addition.  http://www.healthyplace.com/Communities/Addictions/netaddiction/services/legal.htm 

MONITOR. "Clinicians drawn in by clients with Internet abuse problems," American Psychology Association web site, "Monitor on Psychology" Volume 31, No. 4, April 2000. http://www.apa.org/monitor/apr00/addiction_box2.html

SULER. "Internet Demographics," by John Suler, PhD. In The Psychology of Cyberspace (orig. pub. 1996)

Paradoxical as it might seem the Internet, which is being touted as a broad socializing medium is silently causing social isolation among some of the users. In some countries like Korea and China, increasing number of adolescents are addicted to online gaming portals seriously damaging their personal and social lives. Internet addiction related deaths in these countries has forced the governments to take a new regulatory approach to managing the Internet. Studies proclaiming a positive correlation between Internet usage and pre-existing behavioral anomalies suggest a new out look into the problem. It is essential that researchers study increasing Internet association from a causative perspective as this would help identify the underlying behavioral issues and help design appropriate rehabiliatory measures. Resistance to treatment, and high relapse rates make Internet addiction a serious issue. Creating awareness about this silent menace coupled with active Parental supervision and governmental regulatory measures would be…...

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How often do you lose sleep due to late-night log-ins?
15. How often do you feel preoccupied with the Internet when off-line, or fantasize about being online?

16. How often do you find yourself saying "just a few more minutes" when on-

line?

17. How often do you try to cut down the amount of time you spend online and fail?

18. How often do you try to hide how long you've been online?

19. How often do you choose to spend more time online over going out with others?

20. How often do you feel depressed, moody, or nervous when you are off-line, which goes away once you are back online?

Conclusion:

By conducting such an inventory, the user can accurately assess his or her involvement with the Internet and identify addictive tendencies. Unlike many other forms of addiction, such as alcoholism and drug addiction, the activity of Internet use is itself innocuous and distinctly beneficial in…...

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BeWebAware. (2007). Internet Addiction. Retrieved April 20, 2009 from the BWA

public website, at:

 http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/INTERNETADDICTION.aspx 

Center for Internet Addiction Recovery. (2008). Internet Addiction Test. Retrieved April

At the same time, irrespective of age, race, and gender, a group of people become overly aggressive and obsessive in making frequent use of the Internet, who tend to relegate other activities in order to browse the Internet.
Traditionally, television consumed a much bigger portion of people's time than newspapers; however, with the use of the Internet, there has been a massive change. Not only television use has become down, but the Internet use grown much more rapidly. One should be concerned and should make conscientious decisions about the use of the Internet when the following conditions frequently occur in the use of the Internet:

1) Using the online services everyday without any skipping.

2) Loosing track of time after making a connection.

3) Spending less and less time on meals at home or at work, and eats in front of the monitor.

4) Denying spending too much time on the Net.

5) Others complaining…...

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Freedman, Edith. The Addiction Process Effective Social Work Approaches. Longman:New York, 1998.

Sue, D., Sue, D. And Sue, S. Understanding Abnormal Behavior. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1994.

Griffiths, M.D. (1996). Internet addiction: An issue for clinical psychology? Clinical Psychology Forum, 1996, 97, pp. 32-36.

Young, K.S. (1998). Internet Addiction: The emergence of a new disorder. CyberPsychology and Behavior, 1998, 1 (3), pp. 237-244.

4. Solutions

From the above discussion we can deduce that Internet addiction is not just another popular from of 'hype' but is a serious condition that is need of solutions. As awareness of the disorder becomes more prevalent so do the number of proposed solution and techniques to combat this problem.

One possible solution suggested by medical practitioners begins with the realization of the addiction; in other words, the first step is for the individual to become aware of his or her addiction. The individual does this by recognizing the central symptoms of the disorder; for instance, "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).

Following recognition the addicted individual should attempt to identify any underlying problems or causes that may have led to this from of addiction; for example, if the individual…...

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Belluck, Pam. "Net Addiction: True Disorder or Just a Cyber-Psycho-Fad?"

New York Times.1 Dec. 1996. April 21, 2009.

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Bursten J. And Dombeck M. Introduction to Internet Addiction. April 21, 2009.

IAD on today's society, and attempt to outline how an individual with IAD can help overcome the limitations of the disorder.
First, IAD is defined, and its impact on society, as a whole, is discussed. The warning signs and symptoms of IAD are then outlined. Second, the methodology of a survey designed to study Internet usage patterns is outlined. A thorough review of the relevant literature on IAD is summarized, and the importance of the current proposed study is given.

Further, the hypothesis is clearly stated, as follows: Maladaptive patterns of Internet usage can lead to Internet Addictive Disorder (IAD). The term "maladaptive patterns" is clearly defined, and used as the independent variable in the study. As such, it is the variation in patterns of Internet use that are assumed to have a causal relationship on IAD. The dependent variable is Internet Addictive Disorder.

A brief, succinct, but thorough summary of the…...

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Addictions and Life Page. Symptoms of Internet Addiction. 24 June 2002. http://www.addictions.org/internet.htm

Grohol, John M, Psy.D. Internet Addiction Guide. February, 1999; Last revision: December, 1999. 24 June 2002.  http://psychcentral.com/netaddiction/ 

Healthy Hobby or Addiction? 24 June 2002.  http://www.womengamers.com/articles/inetaddict.html 

Rothburd, Adrienne. Are You Addicted to the Internet? The Dark Side of the Internet. 23 June 2002.  http://www.hamilton.edu/personal/staff/bhouse/AreYouAddicted/Addicted.html

Current Events in Psychology
Internet Addiction: Addictive Behavior, Transference or More?"

Michael Fenichel, Ph.D.

The article "Internet Addiction: Addictive Behavior, Transference or More?" written by Michael Fenichel, discusses the growing problem of internet addiction. Fenichel asserts that internet addiction is often "conceived of as a compulsive behavior, or craving for connectedness, or perhaps even a manifestation of transference or a reflection of object relations, or need-fulfillment." (Fenichel)

Fenichel also explains that the increase in the availability of computers and access to the Internet have perpetuated the problem.

Throughout the article, the author refers to the internet as a social reinforcer. Fenichel concedes that many Internet addicts thrive off of the social reinforcement that the Internet provides. (Fenichel)

This social reinforcement includes communicating through email and chat rooms. In addition, the article asserts that many addicts have hyperactive minds, which crave the high speed processing available on the Internet. (Fenichel)

Fenichel concludes that his own observation of internet…...

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Fenichel, Michael. "Internet Addiction: Addictive Behavior, Transference or More?.  http://www.fenichel.com/addiction.shtml 

McCauley, Clark. "The Psychology of Terrorism." Social Science Research Council.  http://www.ssrc.org/sept11/essays/mccauley.htm

As is the case with so many other benign behaviors (and even behaviors that are generally useful and beneficial), the Internet became a source of compulsion and addictive behaviors for many of those who are already naturally inclined toward compulsivity and addiction (Gerrig & Zimbardo, 2008). Those who use the Internet appropriately generally establish routines for checking e-mail and may also regularly use the Internet for social networking and interpersonal communications. However, they do not characteristically spend ever-increasing amounts of time online; they do not neglect other aspects of their lives to pursue online activities, and they can function without becoming dependent on their Internet habits.

Conversely, some Internet users exhibit these typical signs of compulsion and addiction that are generally associated with compulsion and addiction (Gerrig & Zimbardo, 2008). They may spend so much time checking email, updating social networking pages, pursuing online interpersonal communications, and playing computer games that…...

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Gerrig R. And Zimbardo P. (2008). Psychology and Life. Upper Saddle River, NJ:

Pearson.

..social skills are built and educational choices are made that influence the entire adulthood" (90). Thus, the concern on the possible effects Internet addiction can have on the youth's development as an adult makes escalating Internet use and eventual addiction not just a concern, but must also be considered as a serious mental health problem that progresses through the user's formative years from adolescent to adult stages. It is in the context of Kaltiala-Heino's study that Internet addiction is seen as a progressively escalating health concern that can affect an adolescent's eventual development into an adult, negatively affecting his/her development or achievement of normative social and intellectual skills and capacities.
In terms of escalating Internet use and its relationship in the development of physical health problems among users, Griffiths' (2002) study generated the finding that physical health problems resulting from excessive Internet use is also influenced by mental health problems exhibited…...

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Griffiths, M. (2002). "Occupational health issues concerning Internet use in the workplace." Work & Stress, Vol. 16, Issue 4.

Kaltiala-Heino, R. (2004). "Internet addiction? Potentially problematic use of the Internet in a population of 12-18-year-old adolescents." Addiction Research & Theory, Vol. 12, Issue 1.

Internet Privacy for High School Students
The unrestrained stream of information is conceived necessary for democracies and market-based economies. The capability of the Internet to make available the vast quantity of information to practically everyone, irrespective of their locations thus entails large benefits. The Internet provides access to the greatest libraries of the world to the students even in the smallest towns and permit the medical specialists to analyze the patients situated about thousands of miles away. The attribute of interactivity of the Internet fosters communication and personal and political expression. The Internet also assists to make the economies progress as it enhances the ease, speed and cost effectiveness with regard to the collection, compilation and delivery around the world to the multiple extent. The electronic commerce will decline the business costs as companies are able to take the benefits of enhanced access to customers, products and suppliers worldwide along with…...

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Baskin, Joy Surratt; Surratt, Jim. "Student Privacy Rights and Wrongs on the Web" School Administrator. Vol: 35; No: 2; pp: 102, 114-116

Beth Givens, (February 2000) "Privacy Expectations in a High Tech World" Computer and High Technology Law Journal. Retrieved from   Accessed on 14 April, 2005http://www.privacyrights.org/ar/expect.htm 

'Board Policy with Guidelines Date Subject: Student Technology Acceptable Use Policy" (17 July, 2001) North Sanpete School District Policy. Number V-30. Retrieved from Accessed on 14 April, 2005http://www.nsanpete.k12.ut.us/~nshs/nslibrary/accuse.html

Brooks-Young, Susan. (November-December, 2000) "Internet usage update" Today's Catholic Teacher. Vol: 17: No: 2; pp: 53-56

Internet Addictive Disorder or IAD is defined in this paper as a "maladaptive behavior surrounding the use of the Internet," and it was established earlier that this kind of disorder is not yet formally recognized, most especially among the scientific community. IAD is significant and poses a crucial problem for every individual who gets acquainted with Internet use, and even though IAD may be difficult to define and determine accurately, the problems it poses to an individual and the society around him/her can be considered serious and critical.
This paper also discussed some behavioral patterns in which one can observed an individual or even one's self if they are afflicted with this kind of disorder. Primarily, IAD is considered to be type of an obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD). Another theory says that IAD is only a "phasic" behavior, which can be rationally explained because of the overwhelming effect of Information Technology,…...

Internet Advertising as a Career Choice
Using the Internet, entrepreneurs can run sophisticated businesses from anywhere. That is why places like oulder, Colorado, now have some of the densest concentrations of technology-related businesses in the country, most of them small independent firms. The desire for and availability of more lifestyle choices will continue to drive economic decentralization. Splintering consumer tastes are also moving the industry away from its centralized past. Cable, satellite broadcasting, and the Internet all feed Americans' appetites for customization. This trend has helped create three new broadcast networks and more specialized media, while the market share of mass network programming has declined sharply. Larger media companies now depend on small-scale producers to meet the new consumer demands. (1)

More successful Internet businesses have been spawned by Caltech graduate ill Gross than by any other person on the planet. Through idealab!, his Southern California-based incubator, he has launched dozens of…...

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[how] such activities fit into an individual's sexual biography and impact relationships between sexual partners and peers" (p. 1099).
Participants will be invited to complete a brief online questionnaire that details their participation in OSAs, as well as their demographic information and the nature of their current relationships, including their relationship satisfaction, sexual satisfaction, and participation in extra-dyadic sexual relations (i.e. infidelity). In addition, participants will also complete a screening questionnaire to determine whether or not they meet a clinical cut off point to be considered addicted to Internet Sexuality or OSAs (Delmonico & Miller, 2003). The surveys will be delivered using a free online survey website, such as SurveyMonkey.com, and the sample will be drawn from a selection of students on campus through posting on social networking sites such as Facebook and using flyers posted around the campus. Due to the online nature of the survey, all data collected…...

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Cooper, a., Morahan-Martin, J., Mathy, R.M., & Maheu, M. (2002). Toward an Increased Understanding of User Demographics in Online Sexual Activities. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, 28, 105-120.

Cooper, a., Mansson, S., Daneback, K., Tikkanen, R., & Ross, M.W. (2003). Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 18(3), 277-291.

Delmonico, D.L. & Miller, J.A. (2003). The Internet Sex Screening Test: A comparison of sexual compulsives vs. non-sexual compulsives. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 18(3), 261-276.

Doring, N.M. (2009). The Internet's impact on sexuality: A critical review of 15 years of research. Computers in Human Behavior, 25, 1089-1101.

I do not believe there is anything the website could do to persuade people out of an addiction; the best it could hope for is to persuade people to begin fighting an addiction.
The web site really did not impact me personally, but it was not due to a design flaw in the web site. I am a non-smoker who does not have any plans to ever become a smoker. I grew up in a smoking household and am sensitive to cigarette smoke, so I spent much of my childhood with smoking-related illness. A website that tries to prevent people from smoking does not have to be very persuasive for me to listen to its message.

One of the things that I think the website failed to do, which would have made it more persuasive, was to work with the ABCs of attitude. I think it missed the opportunity to really…...

Certainly! Here is an introductory paragraph to introduce the factors affecting students' productivity:

Students face numerous challenges that can hinder their productivity in school. Factors such as procrastination, external distractions, mental health issues, authoritarian parenting, internet addiction, constant parental migration, classroom environment, lack of effective study habits, and chronic absenteeism all play a role in influencing a student's ability to focus and perform well academically. It is important to address these factors in order to help students reach their full potential and achieve academic success.
Understanding the various factors that can impact student productivity is crucial in addressing the barriers that students....

In the tapestry of academic life, student productivity is a vibrant thread, intricately woven with a myriad of factors. These elements, both internal and external, play a profound role in shaping the ability of students to engage effectively in their studies and achieve optimal outcomes. Among the most significant factors that impact student productivity are procrastination, external distractions, mental health, authoritarian parenting, internet addiction, constant parental migration, classroom environment, lack of study habits, and chronic absenteeism. Understanding the interplay of these factors is crucial for educators and policymakers alike, as it empowers them to develop targeted interventions and support systems....

Yes, there have been recent news reports in Singapore highlighting the growing concern over internet addiction among youths and the need for effective treatment options. One potential essay topic could be an analysis of the current treatment options available for internet addiction in youths in Singapore, discussing their effectiveness and accessibility. Another potential essay topic could focus on the importance of early intervention and prevention strategies for addressing internet addiction in youths, and how the government and other stakeholders can work together to tackle this issue. Additionally, exploring the role of parents, schools, and mental health professionals in supporting youths....

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