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Addiction of Selfies and Social Networking Sites: An Epidemic plaguing the Human Race across the Globe

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Internet Addiction Disorder refers to the problematic use of internet and though it has not made its place in DSMV, but it is formally recognized by the American Psychological Association as a disorder. While time spent on the internet can be hugely productive, compulsive Internet use can interfere with daily life, work, relationships and productivity. Though internet surfing can provide a vast amount of information at a click but the compulsive overuse is often in pursuit of pleasure rather than knowledge. The authenticity of the information offered is also not questioned by the naïve users. Internet Addiction, otherwise known as computer addiction, online addiction, or Internet addiction disorder (IAD), covers a variety of impulse-control problems, including Cybersex Addiction, Net Compulsions, Information Overload, Cyber-Relationship Addiction etc. Cybercrimes are increasing day by day and many innocent youngsters become a prey to cyber scavengers. Another major concern for researchers is the mobile mania especially in youth. A number of researches suggest that most of the mobile users are turning slaves to the gadget which appears so harmless. It absorbs too much of a person‟s time causing them to neglect their relationships, work, college, sleep and other important tasks. A gadget which has made life so convenient represents a real problem for 4 out of 10 adults in Spain for whom cell phones has turned into addiction that can lead them into consequences as dangerous as those caused by alcohol and drugs (Torrecilas, F.L. 2007) Experiments have shown that resisting internet and mobiles is resulting in withdrawal symptoms like irritation, headache, stress and even palpitations in more severe cases. These symptoms were somewhat similar to withdrawal symptoms of certain drugs. The youngsters using mobiles for many hours a day may develop psychological disorders (Francisca, 2007) Most young adults in U.K said that they would give up alcohol, chocolate, sex, tea or coffee than live without their mobiles (Williams, 2007) If internet use and mobile mania is becoming a compulsive urge despite the negative consequences, then it‟s high time to become cautious and strike a new balance. This paper suggests the preliminary measures which can be taken at individual level to protect oneself against the addiction before it becomes pathological and compulsive and also throws light upon the symptoms of technology addiction.

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Technology, Internet addiction, cybercrime, youngsters

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"Addiction of Selfies and Social Networking Sites: An Epidemic plaguing the Human Race across the Globe", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 5, page no.142-147, MAY-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1805628.pdf

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"Addiction of Selfies and Social Networking Sites: An Epidemic plaguing the Human Race across the Globe", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 5, page no. pp142-147, MAY-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1805628.pdf

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Published Paper ID: JETIR1805628
Registration ID: 182590
Published In: Volume 5 | Issue 5 | Year May-2018
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Page No: 142-147
Country: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India .
Area: Management
ISSN Number: 2349-5162
Publisher: IJ Publication


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