Internet Addiction in Children, Causes, Help and Therapy - E-book - ePub

Advancing digitalization and the increasing availability of the Internet have changed our world and offer us many advantages and opportunities. The internet has become an important source of information and communication, especially for children and young people. However, there are also risks associated with the use of online media, such as online addiction. Online addiction, also known as internet addiction or computer game addiction, is a phenomenon that has been increasingly discussed in recent years.
It refers to uncontrollable and compulsive behavior in dealing with online media, which can lead to negative consequences for the person affected and their environment. Children and young people are particularly affected by online addiction.