Sample thesis on internet addiction

Internet addiction (IA) is a relatively new field of academic inquiry. Empirical studies suggest that IA, like other well researched addictive behaviours, has an effect on many aspects of a person‟s life, including academic/work performance, relationships, and physical and mental health (Goldberg, 1996; Young, 1996, 1998).

Internet Addiction Thesis. Internet Addiction. Thesis. From education to entertainment and business to communication, the Internet has touched upon every aspect of our lives. Paradoxical as it might seem, the Internet, which is widely touted as a broad socializing medium is silently causing social isolation among some of the users.

The survey results were assessed under 5 parameters of Internet addiction namely 'Social escape, secretive behavior, Negative outcomes, Virtual intimacy and Obsessive compulsive behavior'. Univariate Statistical analysis of the data revealed that Chinese students were significantly higher in all the five dimensions of Internet addiction.

The explosive growth of the Internet makes it a high priority to intervene appropriately to limit its deranging influence on our youth. Increasing the awareness about the potential negative effects of Internet (gaming, gambling, pornography) is the first step in controlling the development of aggressive and addictive behaviors. paper NOW!