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Internet Addiction


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1 Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX 77446, United States
2 Department of Engineering Technology, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX 77446, United States
 

The Internet is one of the most widely used media in modern society. However, it has great potential to affect the emotions of humans and anxiety levels. Internet addicts suffer from emotional problems such as depression and anxiety-related disorders. Some of them are also addicted to alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or sex. Young adults between the ages of 18-29 are considered as the most preoccupied population with Internet. Internet addiction is a medically recognized disorder. This paper provides a brief introduction to Internet addiction.

Keywords

Internet Addiction, Problematic Internet Use, Internet Addiction Disorder, Internet Dependence.
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Authors

Matthew N. O. Sadiku
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX 77446, United States
Adebowale E. Shadare
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX 77446, United States
Sarhan M. Musa
Department of Engineering Technology, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX 77446, United States

Abstract


The Internet is one of the most widely used media in modern society. However, it has great potential to affect the emotions of humans and anxiety levels. Internet addicts suffer from emotional problems such as depression and anxiety-related disorders. Some of them are also addicted to alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or sex. Young adults between the ages of 18-29 are considered as the most preoccupied population with Internet. Internet addiction is a medically recognized disorder. This paper provides a brief introduction to Internet addiction.

Keywords


Internet Addiction, Problematic Internet Use, Internet Addiction Disorder, Internet Dependence.

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