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Smart Phone Internet Addiction Syndrome [IAS]. REAL -or- FAKE condition?
IAS?
Is it a real or perceived condition?
Any thoughts?
64 months ago
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Definitely real!
64 months ago
Internet addiction disorder
(IAD) now more commonly called problematic Internet use (PIU), compulsive Internet use, (CIU)., Internet overuse, problematic computer use, pathological computer use, or iDisorder, refers to excessive computer use which interferes with daily life.
63 months ago
This is a very important topic. A real thing that is growing very fast. In simple words - Internet addiction is when a person has a compulsive need to spend a great deal of time on the Internet, to the point where other areas of life (such as relationships, work or health) are allowed to suffer.
According to the study, researchers estimate that 6% of the world's population is addicted to the internet. One may argue about the numbers but none can deny seeing people all the time on their smartphones in subway, parks, buses, coffee shops etc etc.
Some of the more common psychological treatments of Internet Addiction Disorder include:
- Individual, group, or family therapy
- Behavior modification
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Equine Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Recreation Therapy
- Reality Therapy
63 months ago
