articleCyberPsychology & BehaviorApr 1, 2005Closed access

Addiction to the Internet and Online Gaming

DePaul University

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Abstract

As computer and Internet use become a staple of everyday life, the potential for overuse is introduced, which may lead to addiction. Research on Internet addiction has shown that users can become addicted to it. Addiction to the Internet shares some of the negative aspects of substance addiction and has been shown to lead to consequences such as failing school, family, and relationship problems.

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680
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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Addiction
  • The Internet
  • Everyday life
  • Psychology
  • Internet privacy
  • Psychiatry
  • Computer science
  • World Wide Web
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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