The document discusses internet addiction, defining it as compulsive internet use that interferes with daily life. It outlines types of internet addiction like social media addiction or gaming addiction. Factors that can make internet use addictive are its constant accessibility and ability to provide distraction or feelings of connection. Signs of internet addiction include neglecting responsibilities and relationships to spend time online. Consequences range from physical health issues to problems at work or school. The document also includes an Internet Addiction Test individuals can take to assess their own internet usage behaviors.

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(INTERNET
ADDICTION)
By
Selma Mouloudj

2. OUTLINE
Introduction
What is Addiction?
What is Internet Addiction?
Types of Internet Addiction
What makes internet use addictive?
Symptoms
Consequences

3. INTRODUCTION
Everyone enjoys the benefits of the Internet, and for
many, it is also an indispensable tool for work,
education, and communication. The time spent on
the Internet can be hugely productive, for some
people compulsive Internet use can interfere with
daily life, work and relationships. When someone
feels more comfortable with their online friends
than their real ones, or they can’t stop themselves
from playing games, gambling, or compulsively
surfing then he might be using the internet too
much....

4. SO ARE YOU ADDICTED TO INTERNET ?

5. WHAT IS
ADDICTION?

6.  The term "addiction" is used in many
contexts to describe an obsession,
compulsion, or excessive psychological
dependence, such as: drug addiction (e.g.
alcoholism, nicotine addiction), gambling,
money, work addiction, compulsive
overeating, Oniomania (compulsive
shopping), computer addiction, video game
addiction, pornography addiction,
television addiction, etc.

7. WHAT IS INTERNET
ADDICTION?

8. Internet addiction is defined as any online-related,
compulsive behavior which interferes with
normal living and causes severe stress on family,
friends, loved ones, and one’s work environment.
Internet addiction has been called Internet
dependency and Internet compulsivity. By any
name, it is a compulsive behavior that completely
dominates the addict’s life. Internet addicts make
the Internet a priority more important than
family, friends, and work. The Internet becomes
the organizing principle of addicts’ lives. They
are willing to sacrifice what they cherish most in
order to preserve and continue their unhealthy
behavior.

9. TYPES OF
INTERNET
ADDICTION

10. *Cyber relationship addiction (cyber affairs or
using online relationships to replace real life
friends and family) Chat rooms/online
dating/social networking
 Cyber sexual addiction (addicted to cyber
porn : pornography)
Net compulsions (obsessive online gambling
or shopping)
 Information overload (compulsive database
searches)
 Computer addiction (obsessive game playing :
video and computer games )

11. WHAT MAKES
INTERNET USE
ADDICTIVE?

12. Many people turn to the Internet in order to
manage unpleasant feelings such as stress,
loneliness, depression, and anxiety. When you
have a bad day and are looking for a way to
escape your problems or to quickly relieve stress
or self-soothe, the Internet can be an easily
accessible outlet. As much comfort as the
Internet can provide, though, it’s important to
remember that there are healthier (and more
effective) ways to keep difficult feelings in check.
These may include exercising, meditating, and
practicing simple relaxation techniques.

13. It is accessible 24/7
It can be anonymous
It feels secure
It is easy to use
It provides the illusion of connection
It can be inexpensive
It is fun and very engaging

14. SYMPTOMS

15.  Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (a painful condition of the hand
and fingers caused by compression of a major nerve
where it passes over the carpal bones)
 Dry Eyes
 Headaches
 Back Aches
 Eating irregularities (skipping meals)
 Sleep disturbances
 Inability to stop the activity
 Neglect of family and friends
 Feeling empty, depressed, irritable when not at the
computer
 Problems with school or job
 Having a sense of well-being or euphoria (a feeling or
state of intense excitement and happiness while at
the computer.

16. CONSEQUENCE
S

17. PHYSICAL SIDE-EFFECTS
Sleep depravation
 Risk of carpal tunnel syndrome
Back strain
Eyestrain
Headaches

18. FAMILIAL PROBLEMS
 Marriages
Dating relationships
Parent-child relationship
Close friendships

19. ACADEMIC PROBLEMS
More time is spent “researching” than actually
completing assignments.
Incomplete or Missing Assignments
Inability to concentrate on real life instruction
Grades begin to decline
Skipping classes to stay in chat room
Absenteeism

21. IAT
Activity
The Internet Addiction Test (IAT) is the
first validated and reliable measure of
addictive use of the Internet. Developed
by Dr. Kimberly Young, the IAT is a 20-
item questionnaire that measures mild,
moderate, and severe levels of Internet
Addiction.

22. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS USING THIS
SCALE:
1= RARELY
2= OCCASIONALLY
3= FREQUENTLY
4= OFTEN
5= ALWAYS
1. How often do you find that you stay on-line
longer than you intended?
2. How often do you neglect household chores to
spend more time on-line?
3. How often do you prefer the excitement of the
internet to intimacy with your partner?
4. How often do you form new relationships with
fellow on-line users?
5. How often do others in your life complain about
the amount of time you spend on-line?

23. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS USING THIS
SCALE:
1= RARELY
2= OCCASIONALLY
3= FREQUENTLY
4= OFTEN
5= ALWAYS
6. How often do your grades or school work suffer
because of the amount of time you spend on-line?
7. How often do you check your e-mail before
something else that you need to do?
8. How often does your job performance or
productivity suffer because of the internet?
9. How often do you become defensive or secretive
when anyone asks you what you do on-line?
10. How often do you block out disturbing thoughts
about your life with soothing thoughts of the
internet?

24. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS USING THIS
SCALE:
1= RARELY
2= OCCASIONALLY
3= FREQUENTLY
4= OFTEN
5= ALWAYS
11. How often do you find yourself anticipating
when you will go on-line again?
12. How often do you fear that life without the
internet would be boring, empty, and joyless?
13. How often do you snap, tell, or act annoyed if
someone bothers you while you are on-line?
14. How often do you lose sleep due to late-night
log-ins?
15. How often do you feel preoccupied with the
internet when off-line, or fantasize about being
on-line?

25. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS USING THIS
SCALE:
1= RARELY
2= OCCASIONALLY
3= FREQUENTLY
4= OFTEN
5= ALWAYS
16. How often do you find yourself saying, “Just a
few more minutes,” when on-line?
17. How often do you try to cut down the amount of
time you spend on-line and fail?
18. How often do you try to hide how long you’ve
been on-line?
19. How often do you choose to spend more time
on-line over going out with others?
20. How often do you feel depressed, moody, or
nervous when you are off-line, which goes away
once you are back on-line?

26. RESULTS
 20-49 points: You are an average on-line user.
You may surf the Web a bit too long at times, but
you have control over your usage.
 50-79 points: You are experiencing occasional or
frequent problems because of the internet. You
should consider their full impact on your life.
 80-100 points: Your internet usage is causing
significant problems in your life. You should
evaluate the impact of the internet on your life
and address the problems directly caused by your
internet usage.

27. Control yourself !
Use The Internet smart !