Internet Addiction (Health and Medical Issues Today)

The internet has transformed the world we live in, but it also poses new risks to our psychological well-being. This book provides an introduction to the issue of internet addiction, an increasingly common problem. Explores why the internet and other emerging technologies are so addictive, profiling the many forms problematic internet use can take and discussing who is most at risk Examines key issues and controversies related to problematic internet use, such as whether or not it should be labeled an addiction and who bears primary responsibility for preventing and combating its negative effects Offers illuminating case studies that use engaging real-world scenarios to highlight how internet addiction can arise, the effects it can have, and how it can be addressed Provides readers with a helpful Directory of Resources to guide their search for additional information

• | Author: Kathryn Vercillo
• | Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• | Publication Date: February 29, 2020
• | Number of Pages: 190 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1440866066
• | ISBN-13: 9781440866067