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Internet addiction in the USA

Student:Slushkova Dasha grade 10B

Scientific Coordinator: Galina Andreeva

Nizhny Novgorod

2019

Theme

• Internet addiction and how to get rid of it in the USA
• Internet addiction and how to get rid of it in the USA

Object

• Internet as a global web connecting users around the globe
• Internet as a global web connecting users around the globe

Subject

• Internet addiction. Motives, reasons and behavior of internet addicts as well as the ways to treat and get rid of the problem Focus on the cases from the US
• Internet addiction. Motives, reasons and behavior of internet addicts as well as the ways to treat and get rid of the problem
• Focus on the cases from the US

Nowadays people spend more time in the internet than in real life

What is the internet addiction?

• The Internet addiction is a growing epidemic characterized by a compulsive desire to interact online through internet gaming, gambling, social networking or compulsive surfing of the web.

Feeling preoccupied with the internet

Feeling restless, irritable, depressed or otherwise moody

a desire to use the internet all the time

Symptoms

Jeopardized a job, relationship, educational opportunity

Cannot stop using the web

Lying to friends, family

The internet as a way of escaping reality, problems

Types of Internet Addiction Disorders

• Net Compulsions
• Cyber-Relationship Addiction
• General Computer Addiction
• Compulsive Web Surfing

Revealing risks of Internet addiction:

You are at greater risk of Internet addiction if:

You suffer from anxiety and stress

You are depressed

You have any other addictions (drugs, alcohol, gambling)

You are less mobile or socially active than you once were

You’re an unhappy teenager

You lack social support

Treatment and support

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy
• Marriage counseling
• Group therapy (incl. support groups in the internet)

Steps to keep a teen from becoming Internet addicted

1 . Let your actions speak louder than your words

3 . Set limits on screen time. Take away the chargers

2 . Explain how biomechanics affect your brain and your body

4 . Have screen-free zones in your house

5 . Indulge in the real world

Doctor’s opinion

Our society is becoming more and more computer dependent not only for information, but for fun and entertainment.

One of the most effective methods to deal with all these types of problems is Cognitive Behavior Therapy, which teaches the patient to identify the problem, to solve the problem and to learn coping skills to prevent relapse

Dr. Orzack, Licensed clinical psychologist

McLead Hospital, USA

Defines “technological addictions as “non-chemical (behavioral) addictions which involve human-machine interactions”

Believes that not all people sitting at the computer are particularly internet addicted but rather addicted to some subject of their concern.

Mark Griffiths 

A British psychologist

Internet addiction in the US

• In 2006 1/8 of adults showed signs of web addiction
• In 2009, the first hospital in the United States, dealing with the healing of “Internet addiction”, appeared
• Among the people of 14- 24 years old, around 71% would qualify as being addicted to the internet today
• Women are more likely than men to consider themselves addicted to the internet;
• 48% of people who say they smoke regularly are also addicted to the internet; 65% of nonsmokers say that the internet is their vice;
• Nondrinkers (64%) are also more likely to say they are addicted to the internet than those who regularly drink alcohol (57%);
• In the last ten years, internet use in the United States has gone from 1 in every 2 people to 4 out of every 5 people

Internet addiction in the US. True Stories

Pauline, New Jersey

• First faced problem in 1994 Experienced problem in a college In 2008 she started an Internet Addicts Anonymous group Managed to recover and found a good job
• First faced problem in 1994
• Experienced problem in a college
• In 2008 she started an Internet Addicts Anonymous group
• Managed to recover and found a good job

Ryan, Ohio

• Addicted to information technology and gaming It started to affect his school grades, interpersonal relationships Joined ««Restart Internet and Technology Recovery Program» On the way to get recovered
• Addicted to information technology and gaming
• It started to affect his school grades, interpersonal relationships
• Joined ««Restart Internet and Technology Recovery Program»
• On the way to get recovered

How to deal with Internet addiction in the USA

Rehabilitation centers (Restart) around the country;

Programs for youngsters and adults (from 19 to 67 years);

The key is to refuse media content and communicate with each other therefore become more socialized;

How to deal with Internet addiction in the USA

• 5 tips to fight internet addiction according to Life hacker

• Set your Wi-Fi router to turn/on at a specified time of day;
• Work and exercise min. 1-2 times/day;
• Mandatory time offline: at least once a week;
• Road trip and excursions;
• Read paper books;

Survey in Russia

• 95,5% of youngsters are internet addicted;
• Only 0,6% of people have serious interned addiction;
• 100% of complete internet addicts in Russia are unemployed;
• 61,2% of complete addicts in Russia are women.

Questions

1) Do you think you’re addicted to the Internet?

2) Is Internet addiction such a bad thing?

3) Why are so many people addicted to the Internet?

4) How might our life resemble a chat room?

5) What would life be like without the Internet?

6) What do you most enjoy about the Internet and why?

7) How would you feel about having no Internet access for a month?

8) Have you ever lied about how long you spend online?

9) Does using the Internet make you feel happier?

Survey figures

Conclusion

• Nowadays people prefer virtual communication to live talks in real life;
• The most popular and useful things about the internet are considered to be the social networking services;
• Internet addiction is and will be one of the most serious problems of humanity;
• Internet addicts should be treated in the same way as alcoholics or drug addicts.

Thank you for your attention!