An overview of Empirical Evidence of Internet Addiction Disorder Among Adolescents

The Internet addiction or Internet addiction disorder (IAD) can have detrimental outcomes for young people that may require professional interventions. Nowadays researchers have identified a number of personality traits and mushrooming disorders associated with Internet addiction. This article discusses the empirical support of various authors that recognized the relevant external as well as internal factors considered to be the leading causes and consequences of this fatal addiction. It discusses number of relevant studies that are consistent with the fact of escalating neurotic/psychological problems associated with this disorder. The panoramic view of this pathological gambling can offer a wider perspective towards this problem as well as help with the much-needed intervention.