Internet addiction: A deeper analysis

Page: 399-402

Lovleena Sharma, Divyangana Yadav, and Manpreet Ola (Amity Institute of Clinical Psychology, Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana)

People all over the world have an access to internet connection, with a growing competition between internet service providers and telecom companies , speed and plans provided by various companies promise greater internet speed at lowest possible cost. Although on the face of it such easy access seems to be a great option to enhance knowledge and gather information but unfortunately the use of internet is not confined to only these aspects. With a growing emphasis on technological development, the concept of internet use has been revolutionized. Every small bit of information is verified with the help of internet and such trends have created a strong dependency on internet among all the generations. Increased dependency on internet has been transforming into internet addiction which is difficult to cope with. The aim of this paper is to throw a deeper light on patterns and characteristics of internet addiction and how it came to be recognized under a broader category of ‘disorders’.