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Computer Addiction

Some people develop bad habits with their computer use that may cause significant problems in
their lives. The types of behavior and negative consequences are similar to those of known
addictive disorders, so the term computer or Internet addiction has come into use.

Definition Computer Internet addiction


Addiction is when a person has a compulsive need to
Internet addiction is an umbrella term that spend a great deal of time on the Internet,
refers to the compulsive need to spend a to the point where other areas of life (such
great deal of time on the Internet, to the as relationships, work or health) are
point where relationships, work and health allowed to suffer.
are allowed to suffer. Medical opinion is
divided on whether Internet addiction exists
as a mental disorder in its own right Social Media Addiction
is an unhealthy dependence on interactive
platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and
Prevalence Computer Addiction
Instagram. Like most dependencies, social
77% of American adults go online every day. media addiction manifests as overuse and
43% go online several times a day. 26% are difficulty in abstaining. Ironically, one
online almost constantly. 8% go online once common effect of the problem is social
a day. isolation.

Statistics on Internet Usage What Is Computer Addiction


For context, the projected world is a form of behavioral addiction that can
be described as the excessive or
population by 2030 is 8.5 billion.
compulsive use of the computer, which
Thus, 90% of the world’s population persists despite serious negative
is expected to be online by then. consequences for personal, social, or
This contrasts with 75% of the world occupational function.
population projected to be online
by 2022.
Since machines are way faster than humans, certain tasks that may
What Is Technology require an incredible amount of manual work and attention to detail
can be easily accomplished with the help of technology. Technology
Technology is the application of scientific knowledge to the also ensures improved accuracy. Further, the use of technology in
practical aims of human life or, as it is sometimes phrased, certain areas can also help save significant costs.
to the change and manipulation of the human environment.

What is technology purpose How technology can change the world


The purpose of technology is to meet a human need or solve a It has provided us with much easier and faster ways to solve
human problem. Technology can help meet many types of human urgent problems. The Information technology sector has fully
needs, like needs of shelter, food, clothing, and communication. transformed human communication with the likes of instant
Technology does not originate from the natural world and includes messaging, video conferencing and emails. Technology has helped
methods or activities that people use to alter their environments. people to construct bridges to reduce the distance.

Why technology is so important

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