Logged in or Locked in? A Narrative Review of Internet Addiction in India
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https://doi.org/10.25215/1002.065Keywords:
Behavior Addiction, Mental Health Issues, India.Abstract
In the present era, the Internet is one of the most important parts of our day-to-day activities. Our personal, social, professional life, all are driven by the internet. It has made our life easier and more communicative. But every coin has two sides, in the same fashion internet also has a different side, which is darker. This internet-based fast technology usage among all age groups is increasing the threat of Internet addiction among the masses. People are spending more and more time on the internet sometimes doing lucrative work, and most of the time, visiting social networking sites, gaming sites and many more through their electronic gadgets. They do not have a clue that, they are spending most of the time remaining online, avoiding their family, friends, and other important works. The purpose of this narrative review is to highlight that excessive use of the internet, is harming the physical and psychological health of the individual leading to behavioral addiction.Metrics
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Published
2022-11-05
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Abhijeet Singh, & Arif Ali. (2022). Logged in or Locked in? A Narrative Review of Internet Addiction in India. International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.25215/1002.065
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