Internet Addiction and its Effects on Life Style of the Adolescents

Abstract

Internet is an ocean of information. Internet is a universal system of computer networks that are inter connected to serve millions of people around the world. The term “addiction” use in many contexts to describe an obsession, compulsion or excessive psychological dependency. It is also called as “Impulse Control disorder”. The aspects of lifestyle are physical health, mental health, academic performance, social health and spiritual health. Around 1,40,00,000 school children have access to PC in home (Madhya Pradesh).India is IInd leading country in using Internet. The internet addiction effects on physical health, mental health, academic performance, social life, spiritual / moral values and behavior. The signs of internet addiction are mood swings, depression, anxiety and feeling of loneliness. The internet addiction can be prevented. We can treat the internet addiction through family counseling , support groups and educational workshops.