PSYC 188 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Problem Gambling, Internet Addiction Disorder, Eye Strain
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Criteria for internet addiction is similar to gambling addiction. Key criteria : tension relief, more time online, distorted reality, isolation from other aspects of life, the internet reality is the more important reality. Dependent users avg use 19hrs a day. Computer dependent 23. 6 hrs/week, 56% spare time at home. Tolerance: large increase in message posting, log-in middle of night. Money loss (online shopping and gambling), internet usage costs. Continue to spend hours online despite physical injuries (like walking around not paying attention while texting or texting and driving) Complains from family members and fellow employees or employers. Often develops in early childhood due to bullying at school and used to escape reality. Debt (like on tech and computer systems, shopping and gambling) Denial (of how much time/money/energy they spend) Most report negative academic, relationship, financial or occupational consequences rather than physical toxicity.
