Use and Abuse of the Internet

The modern day life is rampant with the use of technology and the advancements in the area of internet are making life simpler for us with each passing day. Internet opens the whole world to us in the form of World Wide Web and serves as a useful medium for connecting us with people by submerging all geographical barriers. It also provides us with rich information on varied topics apart from serving as a tool for entertainment, online gaming and online trading. There is no doubt about the fact that all these uses of the internet have made our lives convenient. However, in the recent years it has been found that internet has made us so dependent on itself that it has led to several social and emotional problems. It is being referred to as a leading cause for depiction of violence, interpersonal problems, marital discords and physical illnesses. Various media reports also claim that excessive use of internet leads to academic problems in children and loss of productivity in the adults. Consequently, there is a need to understand the ill effects of excessive internet use in our lives. The present paper reviews the research in the area of excessive internet use.