Prevention of Internet Addiction in Adolescents

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Prevention of Internet addiction in adolescents Pedagogue-psychologist GBOU secondary school No. 1388 Novichkova Irina Nikolaevna

The term "internet addiction" was coined by Dr. Ivan Goldberg in 1996. "Internet addiction" is a broad term for a large number of behavioral and impulse control problems. Computer addiction in adolescents manifests itself in the same way as any other type of addiction (drug addiction, alcoholism, gambling, etc.) and it can be just as difficult to get rid of it.

Types of Internet addiction Computer addiction is an obsessive game of computer games (shooters - Doom, Quake, Unreal, etc., strategies such as Star Craft, quests). Addicted to virtual acquaintances - the redundancy of acquaintances and friends on the Web. Obsessive need for the Web - online gambling, constant purchases or participation in auctions. Information overload (compulsive web surfing) - endless surfing the Web, searching for information in databases and search sites. Cybersex addiction is an irresistible urge to visit porn sites and engage in cybersex.

Psychological symptoms of Internet addiction Increase in the amount of time spent at the computer. Good health or euphoria at the computer. Impossibility to stop. Neglect of family and friends. Feelings of emptiness, depression, irritation not at the computer. Lies to employers or family members about their activities. Problems with work or school.

Physical Symptoms of Internet Addiction Dry eyes. Headaches of the migraine type. Back pain. Irregular eating, skipping meals. Neglect of personal hygiene. Sleep disorders, changes in sleep patterns. Carpal tunnel syndrome (tunnel lesion of the nerve trunks of the hand, associated with prolonged muscle strain).

The main reasons for computer addiction are the lack of communication with peers and significant people for a teenager; lack of attention from parents; self-doubt and self-confidence, shyness, complexes and difficulties in communication; the tendency of adolescents to quickly "absorb" everything new, interesting; the desire of a teenager to be “like everyone else” of his peers, to follow their hobbies, not to fall behind; the teenager's lack of hobbies or hobbies, any other attachments not related to the computer.

Attraction to the Internet develops due to three main factors Availability of information, interactive zones. Personal control and anonymity of transmitted information. Inner feelings that, on a subconscious level, establish a greater level of trust in online communication.

The main signs of Internet addiction are excessive, unmotivated abuse of time on the net, not related to professional, scientific or other creative activities; the use of the Internet as the predominant means of communication; creation and operation of virtual images that are extremely far from real characteristics; attraction to Internet games and the creation of malicious programs (without any purpose); subjectively perceived impossibility to do without networking

The dangers of computer addiction The computer becomes a powerful stimulus and the main object for communication At first, the computer can compensate for the lack of communication for a teenager, then this communication may become unnecessary at all. In the process of playing games or being on the Internet, a teenager loses control over time. his access to computer games Permissiveness and ease of achieving the goal in games can affect the real life everything is just as simple and you can “restart” the game Due to the neglect of food, vitamin and mineral deficiencies can occur.

Dangers of computer addiction There may be problems with posture, headaches appear Teenagers stop fantasizing, the ability to create visual images decreases, emotional immaturity, irresponsibility is observed Computer addiction develops much faster than any other traditional addiction: smoking, drugs, alcohol, gambling Often a teenager may neglect his appearance and personal hygiene. Depression can occur when you are without a computer for a long time. Home and family fade into the background. May have learning problems

Consequences of Internet Addiction Computer use damages physical, psychological, interpersonal and family status; Internet abuse leads to social isolation, increasing depression, and academic failure. And yet, the most important consequence of Internet addiction is associativity. That is, you no longer need to meet friends if you can talk to them via Skype, there is no need to call somewhere if you can send an e-mail, there is no need to go to the store if you can order via the Internet. The more you sit on the Internet, the faster you lose the skills of real communication, which means that it is more difficult to get along with strangers.

Internet Addiction Therapy The Internet has an Anonymous User Help Service offering online psychological support and a “Virtual Psychological Service”. Most specialists recommend face-to-face individual or group psychotherapy. If the child refuses to go to a psychologist for help (and this is what usually happens), the parents themselves should turn to specialists for advice. The family is one. The dependence of one of its members inevitably reflects on all the others. And at the same time, by starting to change yourself, you can help your child return to a normal life.

Prevention of addiction to computer games A personal example of parents, if you allow a teenager to play some time a day, then you yourself should not sit at the computer for more time. List of joint affairs, games, developing street competitions. Everything must be planned so that there is no free minute left. Treatment with the "beauty" of reality: to know the world, museums, theaters, parks, travel, communication with interesting interlocutors. Use the computer as a reward, for effective education, as an encouragement.

Prevention of addiction to computer games It is important to clearly control the games that a teenager plays. You need to know what the game is and keep track of any deviations in the teenager's behavior after he has played the game. Irritability, agitation, insomnia may be observed. All of these indicate that either the play time has been exceeded or the game is not suitable for the teenager. Give preference to developing games and sites. Discuss with your teenager those games that, in your opinion, it would be more useful for him to play. Installation of special network filters and specialized software that allows you to control and limit the communication of a teenager with a computer.

It is important to know It is impossible to sharply take away or prohibit computer games for a teenager who has already become involved. It is worth doing this consistently, it is better to prepare with a psychologist. You can take various tests on the Internet to assess the computer addiction of your child and yourself. Psychologists tend to argue that any computer addiction is temporary. But is it worth waiting for this "saturation". Not all games have a bad effect on the psyche, some contribute to the development of cognitive and moral qualities. Here, which games are chosen is of decisive importance.

ADVICE TO PARENTS Examine your own value system regarding parenting. Does it contribute to the realization of the individual in society? Be honest. All teenagers are very sensitive to lies. Assess the level of development of a teenager. Avoid long explanations or conversations. Try to catch the changes in a teenager in time. They can be expressed in extraordinary questions or in behavior and be a sign of giftedness. Respect your child's individuality. Do not try to project your own interests and hobbies onto him.

Develop in your children the following qualities: confidence based on their own consciousness of self-esteem; understanding of the advantages and disadvantages in oneself and others; intellectual curiosity and readiness for research risk; respect for kindness, honesty, friendliness, empathy, patience, spiritual courage; the habit of relying on one's own strengths and the willingness to take responsibility for one's actions; the ability to find a common language and joy in communicating with people of all ages

Information is food for the brain We try to control what a child eats. There is also a need for feasible control over the information received by the child.

Dear parents! Your love and support is the most important help for a child!

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Computer addiction of teenagers Social project 8 "B" class. - presentation

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1 Computer addiction of teenagers Social project 8 "B" class

Problem 2: Increased interest of teenagers in computer games to the detriment of studies, communication with friends and family members.

3 Purpose: Attracting the attention of adolescents to the problems associated with computer addiction.

4 Tasks: 1. Find out the level of awareness of adolescents on the problem of computer addiction. 2. Give reliable information about the causes and consequences of the formation of computer addiction. 3. To form the skill of a critical attitude to computer games. 4. Promote the development of social interaction skills.

5 Hypothesis: Computer addiction affects insecure people who experience communication difficulties, dissatisfaction, low self-esteem, complexes, or are naturally shy.

6 Project implementation mechanism I. Exploration direction III. Enlightenment direction II. Experimental direction IV. Training direction

7 Scheme for the implementation of the project stages: Stage I: Implementation of prospecting activities (end of September - beginning of October). Stage II: Implementation of experimental activities (October). Stage III: Implementation of educational activities (November - December). Stage IV: Implementation of training activities (December - February).

8 Search direction: Purpose: theoretical study of the problem of computer addiction of adolescents. Tasks: 1. to study the psychological literature on the problem of computer addiction in adolescents; 2. determine the phenomenon of computer addiction; 3. compare the facts found in the literature with the situation in our school.

9 Computer addiction pathological addiction of a person to work or spend time at the computer

10 4 stages of development of psychological dependence 1. The stage of mild enthusiasm. 2. Stage of passion. 3. Stage of dependence. 4. Attachment stage.

11 Experimental direction: Purpose: experimental study of the phenomenon of computer addiction in adolescents. Tasks: 1. jointly draw up a questionnaire for a sociological survey on the problem of computer addiction of teenagers. 2. conduct a survey of school students; 3. analyze the results of the survey.

12 Sociological survey 1. Is gambling a problem in society?

13 2. Is gambling a disease?

14 3. Are gamers aware of their addiction to computer games?

15 4. Is it possible to cope with gambling addiction by willpower?

16 How often do you play computer games or use the Internet?

17 Mini-test "Are you sitting on a" computer needle "?"

18 Educational direction: Purpose: to provide students with information on the problem and discuss it together with them. Tasks: 1. Conduct cool watch communicative orientation; 2. Provide students with information on the problem; 3. Conduct discussions with students on this issue; 4. To help students develop socially acceptable ways of socializing and solving their problems in the process of discussions and discussions.

19 Activities: — Classroom hour-discussion "What is computer addiction?". - Problem class hour "How to become more self-confident?". - Conversation "And there are so many interesting things in the world!". - Class hour on the type of talk show "Gambling and computer addiction." — Conversation with elements of discussion “Complexes? Not mine! - Class hour "Dependence - a substitute for happiness and a source of trouble." - Class hour "Tolerance". — extracurricular activity“The roads we choose. "

20 Training direction: Purpose: correction of students' self-esteem, development of their self-confidence and development of communication skills through training sessions. Tasks: 1. Conduct training sessions with children with low self-esteem; 1. Conduct training sessions with children with low self-esteem; 2. Conduct training sessions with children to develop their skills of confident behavior; 3. Conduct training sessions with all children together to develop their communication skills and skills for joint activities.

21 Types of activity: - Creative activity "Festival of Social Advertising". - Training sessions "How to avoid psychological complexes." - Training sessions "People exist for each other." — Role-playing game"The clinic social problems". - Lesson "Friendship and its importance in human life." – Lesson in the training mode “The ability to live among people”. – Lesson in the training mode “Being confident is great!” (formation of skills of confident behavior and ability to resist pressure). — POLITE BALL (a joint entertainment event for children and their parents). - Creative activity "Relay race of hobbies". - Lesson "Presentation of the world."

22 EXPECTED RESULT: Implementation of all stages of the project Personal development of each student, their active involvement in public life Reducing the risk of computer addiction due to the correction of provoking factors

PROJECT TOPIC: Outcast children: how to solve the problem. Problem: Outcast children become victims of peer abuse while they are at it.

"School Terror: Is a Nightmare Possible in Our School?" Project theme:

Socially - pedagogical work with children of deviant behavior at school. Man is nothing but a series of his actions. G. Hegel G. Hegel. Man.

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Regulatory framework: 1. The concept of spiritual and moral development and education of the personality of a citizen. 2. Federal state educational.

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PURPOSE: PURPOSE: creation favorable conditions to identify and self-realization of the creative abilities of students, the formation on the basis of historical and cultural.

MOU SOSH 81 Social - pedagogical work with children of deviant behavior at school. Man is nothing but a series of his actions. G. Hegel G. Hegel.

Modern approaches to organizing planning educational work in accordance with the FGOS.

Conflict and way out of it Conflict: to be or not to be

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"Computer addiction" PERFORMED: GRADE 9 PUPILS OF MOU-OOSH S.CHKALOVO GONCHAROV MIKHAIL SITKALIEV DAMIR SUPERVISOR: DUNINA N.P. RED KUT 2011

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The purpose of this work is to study information about computer addiction, the causes and symptoms of computer addiction. To achieve this goal, the following tasks were set - to get acquainted with the literature on this topic; - get a holistic view of computer addiction; - conduct a survey among students to identify computer addiction.

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When working on this topic, the following research methods were applied: Analysis of literature data on computer addiction. Development of a questionnaire on computer addiction. Conducting a survey among students in grades 5-9 of the school. Systematization of information obtained on the basis of the survey.

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If a person treats a computer as technical means which makes life easier, that's fine. But if the computer is the only door to the world for him, this is already skewed.

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What is the danger of "computer addiction"? The collapse of ties, both human and spiritual. Loss of many important things. Physical illnesses - a sore back and everything below the back (after all, the lifestyle is sedentary), deficiency fresh air also affects

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Causes of computer addiction The alienation of the child from the family structure is increasing. Dependences are subject to those who have low or high self-esteem.

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Symptoms of psychological dependence on the computer good health or euphoria at the computer; unwillingness to be distracted from work or play at the computer; irritation with forced distraction; inability to plan the end of a session of working or playing with a computer forgetting about household chores, official duties, study, meetings and arrangements while working or playing on the computer;

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Risk group Psychologists identify computer addiction in six-year-old children, but it is most undesirable for adolescents aged 12-15. And for one dependent girl, there are nine to ten boys. Adolescence is a period of value formation, expansion of social contacts, psychologists say. - A dependent child limits his social circle to a computer. As a result, the absence life experience, infantilism in solving life issues, difficulties in social adaptation.

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3. The computer becomes an escape from reality with its problems, psychologists say. - And the inability to correct "mistakes" in life with the same ease as in the game causes various mild mental deviations of the emotional plan in the dependent child - from aggression to depression, from complete opposition of oneself to the world to withdrawal into oneself. Risk group

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Prevention of computer addiction 1) Clearly allocate the amount of time to spend at the monitor. 2) In between games, do simple exercises - bend, stretch, walk around the room or jump. 3) Try to replace “shooters” and “walkers” with games that develop logical thinking. 4) Observe the daily routine, take a walk outside, chat with friends. 5) If you sit at the computer for a long time, check your eyesight from time to time, do exercises for the eyes parents may need the help of a psychologist.

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Influence of the computer on the students of the Chkalovsky basic school 52 students of grades 5-9 of the Chkalovsky basic school 100% of the respondents agreed that they are experiencing good mood when working on a PC. But they don't get irritated if they don't sit at the computer, 75% of the respondents agreed with this.

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As the analysis showed, girls in grades 5-7 are more fond of computer games, and boys in grades 8-9 are more fond of computer games. Grade 5-7 Grade 8-9 Boys 38% 66% Girls 50% 34%

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Below is a cross table showing the opinion of girls and boys of the impact of PC on academic performance Affects academic performance Does not affect academic performance boys 33% 25% girls 9% 33%

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23% of respondents believe that it is easier to communicate with people via the Internet. 87% of respondents said that they are passionate about computer games. As a result, we found that 25% of students in our school are passionate about PC.

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conclusion if the total percentage of children in grades 5-9 who are passionate about computers, according to sociologists, is 80%, then at school it is 25%; students are well aware of the impact of PC on the mental and physical health of a person from media sources and computer science lessons; at the moment there is no high computer dependence of schoolchildren; in our opinion, this is due to the fact that schoolchildren devote more time to classes in circles, sports sections, and preparation for lessons.

Silantyeva T.G. prepared for the parent meeting. computer science teacher MBOU "Secondary School No. 2 r.p. Bazaar Karabulak of the Saratov Region»

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The danger is not that the computer will one day start thinking like a human, but that a person will one day start thinking like a computer Sidney J. Harris

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Computer addiction is a disease associated with addiction to all kinds of gambling Gambling addiction Network addiction Surfing addiction

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Who is more addicted to computer games? Children of those parents who are most often not at home, children of wealthy parents or workaholics who are constantly busy. The most dependent and, at the same time, undesirable age is 12-15 years. Boys. According to statistics, there are up to 10 boys per addicted teenage girl, this is due to the fact that the crisis adolescence it is more difficult for boys, and computer games for girls are many times less

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Some facts: On their own, only about 20% of children can outgrow this problem. 2. The child can be at the computer no more than 1 hour a day. Teenager - up to 2-3 hours with breaks. 3. In Finland, people with a diagnosis of "computer addiction" are not taken into the army. 4. A long stay in front of the monitor can cause visual impairment, posture, decreased immunity, headaches, apathy, irritability, fatigue, insomnia. An adult feels “squeezed out and devastated” after several hours of working at a computer, what can we say about a child.

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Signs of computer addiction in children:

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Signs of computer addiction in children: The child loses interest in other activities. All your own free time the child tends to spend at the computer or TV. Communication with other children begins to be reduced only to computer games. There is a gradual loss of contact with parents. The child is less and less eager to communicate with others, communication becomes superficial.

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Signs of computer addiction in children: Formally answers questions, avoids confidential conversations. The child begins to deceive, seeks to get what he wants by any means, the Child hides how much time he actually spent at the computer or TV; He reacts nervously to any restrictions associated with a computer, TV, tablet or phone, is very worried, angry, rude, and may cry. Loses control of screen time. The child begins to eat near the computer.

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Signs of computer addiction in children: The child starts asking for cartoons or a computer in the morning. The child comes home from school and the first thing to do is sit down under the TV or turn on the computer. An incomprehensible emotional upsurge, which is abruptly replaced by a bad mood. Looking closely, you will understand that all this is connected with virtual successes and failures in the game.

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Physical abnormalities in a patient suffering from computer addiction: visual impairment, decreased immunity, headaches, increased fatigue, insomnia, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome (pain in the wrist)

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Causes of computer addiction: Lack or lack of communication and warm emotional relationships in the family Lack of serious hobbies in the child Inability of the child to establish desirable contacts General unluckyness of the child Teenagers’ tendency to quickly “absorb” everything new and interesting. The desire of the child to be “like everyone else” of his peers

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How to protect a child from addiction? What prompted the child to go "to the computer"? do not criticize the child to understand the essence of the game limit access to games and films limit the time at the computer the computer should be in your field of vision do not buy a separate computer offer an alternative to the computer raise the child's self-esteem friendship with other children

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the chances of becoming addicted are reduced if: there is an atmosphere of friendliness, peace, comfort and trust in the family; the child has diverse interests and hobbies; the child is able to establish positive relationships with others; the child is able to set even the smallest goals

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It is important to know: it is impossible to abruptly take away or prohibit computer games for a child who has already become involved. it is worth doing it consistently, it is better to prepare with a psychologist. you can take various tests on the Internet to assess the computer addiction of your child and yourself. not all games have a bad effect on the psyche, some contribute to the development of cognitive and moral qualities.

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Computer Addiction the new kind"sick" - people maniacally attached to the computer. They are called differently: network addicts, gamers, computer addicts ... In all cases, these are people who are maniacally dependent on the virtual world.

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Computer addiction According to experts, gambling addiction is as harmful as alcoholism or drug addiction, and leads to profound personality changes - self-isolation, mental imbalance, pathological forgetfulness and untidiness, indifference to loved ones. The sick person experiences an irresistible desire to stay in virtual reality as long as possible, forgetting about everything.

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According to the data obtained, a person can be considered addicted who, in his virtual travel forgets about the time, eats in front of the monitor, and not at the table, and practically does not react to the appeal to him.

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Signs of Internet addiction in adolescents: Loss of control over the subject of addiction, the child ceases to control himself and the time spent in front of the computer. The “dose” (that is, the time spent at the computer) gradually increases. The predominance of "tunnel" thinking. All thoughts are only about the game or social network and how to get to the computer faster. Denial of the existence of a problem, a categorical refusal to help. Dissatisfaction with real life, a feeling of emptiness in the real world. Problems with study. Ignoring relatives, friends, persons of the opposite sex, interest is concentrated only on the subject of addiction. Sleep disorders, a radical change in regimen. Aggression in case of unavailability of the subject of dependence, inability to "use".

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Why is computer addiction dangerous? The teenager ceases to control time while at the computer. A teenager becomes aggressive if he is denied access to his favorite toy; Permissiveness in computer games can convince a teenager that in real life everything is also possible for the sake of one's goal; A neglectful attitude to food leads to a lack of nutrients in the body. And, accordingly, to a violation of normal physical development and the appearance of diseases; Vision is impaired, insomnia, fatigue appear, immunity decreases; There are problems with posture, headaches; Emotional immaturity develops, neglect of personal hygiene, depression in the absence of a computer for a long time; Noise in the heart of a child, tachycardia, blood pressure disorders; Difficulties of adaptation in society (among peers).

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Computer addiction of teenagers

My eyes are tired of the screen, But again I stare at the monitor. Ask me why I need it, Yes, I understand, too much... But there is no power to come off, I'm like a zombie at the PC... We are all like passengers in the Net Stuck, give us a kick. Incurable infection, Cursed this Internet. We are in anticipation of ecstasy, There is nothing sweeter for us. But it cannot go on like this, After all, there must be a limit to everything. Health is dearer to us, friends, There are still a lot of different things to do.

Computer - an electronic computer (computer) designed to process, store, change various information. A computer is a machine designed to solve problems that you wouldn't have if you didn't have a computer.

Relevance of the topic Today, 90% of graduates graduate from school with chronic diseases, including with a sharp deterioration in vision. This also happens because the teenager spends too much time at the computer. The negative impact of the computer on the body of a teenager

Do you have a computer

How long ago did you have it

PC time

What do you spend more time on when working with a PC?

Mood dependence on a broken pc

Internet using

Goals Internet use

Do you do eye exercises?

Do you know the safety precautions when working with a PC

What is computer addiction? The very term "computer addiction" appeared in 1990, when the development of computer technology gained a frantic pace. Psychologists call computer addiction a kind of emotional addiction, very similar to alcohol and drug addiction. She provokes the child to immerse himself in his fictional world, to believe in his own legend about himself and get used to it so much that it becomes almost impossible to exist normally in the real world. It can be said that this disease leads to a split personality.

Who is affected by computer addiction? Initially, this disease manifested itself in adults, but later it increasingly appears in children and adolescents. Most often, computer addiction occurs in children aged 12-16 years old, usually these are children with highly overestimated or underestimated self-esteem.

How is addiction formed? The brain of each person is equipped with a pleasure center. If the virtual worker is pulled away from the computer for 2 hours or more, he, like an alcoholic suffering from a hangover, experiences withdrawal symptoms.

MAIN TYPES OF COMPUTER DEPENDENCE Internet addiction (networkism) Computer game addiction (cyber addiction)

Causes of computer addiction Lack of communication with peers and significant people for the child Lack of attention from parents Lack of confidence in themselves and their abilities, shyness, complexes and difficulties in communication The child’s desire to be “like everyone else” of his peers The child’s lack of hobbies or hobbies, any other attachments , not related to the computer The tendency of adolescents to quickly "absorb" everything new, interesting The formation of a child's computer addiction is often associated with the peculiarities of upbringing and family relationships

Common signs of addiction Neglect of important things in life due to addictive behavior Breakdown of the addict's relationship with important people Annoyance or frustration with significant others Reticence or irritability when people criticize the behavior Feelings of guilt or anxiety about the behavior, unsuccessful attempts to reduce time spent playing games

Symptoms of psychological addiction to PC Feeling good or feeling euphoric at the computer Inability to stop Increasing the amount of time spent at the computer Feeling empty, depressed, irritated when not at the computer Lying to family members about their computer activities Neglecting family and friends Problems with work or school

Physical symptoms of PC addiction Carpal tunnel syndrome (tunnel lesion of the nerve trunks of the arm associated with prolonged muscle strain) Irregular eating, skipping meals Migraine-type headaches Back pain Dry eyes Neglect of personal hygiene Sleep disorders, changes in sleep patterns

dangers of computer addiction The computer, the main object for communication While playing games or being on the Internet, the child loses control over time The child may show aggression if he is deprived of access to computer games Permissiveness and ease of achieving goals in games can affect the child's confidence, which in real life, you can “restart” the game Due to neglect of food, vitamin and mineral deficiencies can occur Continuous exposure to the monitor can cause visual impairment, decreased immunity, headaches, fatigue, insomnia It is often convenient for adults that the child is busy and does not distract their requests. Often these adults are themselves addicted to PCs and the Internet.

Tips for parents Comfort and convenience of the workplace

Tips for parents Gymnastics for the eyes

Safety Tips for Kids Create and enforce a list of home rules for using the Internet with children; Set a time limit on the Internet for children, monitor its observance; Show your child that you are watching him not because you feel like it, but because you are worried about his safety and are always ready to help him; - Do not forget to talk with children about their friends on the Internet; Insist that children never agree to face-to-face meetings with friends over the Internet; Allow children to go only to sites from the "white" list, which you create with them; Teach children never to give out personal information by means of Email, chats, instant messaging systems, registration forms, personal profiles and when registering for contests on the Internet; Teach your kids not to download software without your permission. Explain to them that they may accidentally download viruses or other unwanted software;

PC addiction through the eyes of children

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