Volume : 7, Issue : 8, AUG 2021

ANALYTICAL STUDY OF THE USE AND IMPACT OF INTERNET ON YOUTH

DR. NARESH KUMAR ANIL BHAI RATNOTTAR

Abstract

The Internet, which has transformed our way of living, working and connecting over the years, still has a darker side: addiction. A lot of study has concentrated on IA and its impact on every corner of the life of a young person. The paper tried to highlight the psychological problems of internet addiction among youth. The results offer preliminary proof of the prevalence of internet addiction in students and indicate that IA directly impacts their academic life and could possibly harm other aspects of their lives, including health problems , social interactions, and relationships with families This paper highlights the need for a multidisciplinary approach to tackle this problem and it would be important to include experts from a wide range of backgrounds, including physicians, academics, media professionals, and educators.

Keywords

ADOLESCENTS, INTERNET ADDICTION, MENTAL HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS, STUDENT.

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