INTERNET ADDICTION
Supervised by
Psychiatry Department
Al-Azhar University
Faculty of Medicine Damietta
رقم رقم
اسم الطالب اسم الطالب
الجلوس الجلوس
احمد محمد خليل محمد
202380 بالل مصطفى سيد صادق 202351
المغربى
توفيق ايمن توفيق الرفاعى احمد محمد سليمان عبد
202381 202353
محمود الفتاح شوشه
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حاتم محمد عبد المجيد حامد
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ابو اسماعيل
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احمد محمد محمد طلبه
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الشاعر
حامد احمد حامد عبد القوى
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مطاوع
احمد محمود محمد كمال
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الدين السيد
حسام الزعيم سعد زغلول
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عباس
احمد مصطفى عبد الرحمن
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السيد
حسن مصطفى حسن
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المرسى الجناينى
حسين حمدينو حسين بدوى
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حسن
حليم الجرايحى داود على احمد نسيم شعبان عبد القادر
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حبيشى شرف الدين
حمزه شريف عبد العزيز على احمد هانى محمد المنسوب
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بالل الزيات
خالد ابراهيم عبد الحميد
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ابراهيم ابراهيم
خالد السعيد عثمان منصور احمد يس عادل صالح عبد
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شحاته الرحمن
خالد محمد السعيد اسماعيل اسامه احمد عبد المعطى عبد
202394 202367
نصر الدين الكريم
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اشرف السيد على السيد
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حسن
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رشيد رضا عبد المجيد السيد محمد السيد خليل ابو
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المتولى ابراهيم غزه
رضا عبد الرحمن الشرقاوى السيد محمد السيد عبد الحى
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عبد الرحمن عبد الجليل
زياد اسامه محمد ابراهيم
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على
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الخولى
زياد رضا شعبان مصطفى انس اسامه سعد عبد الكريم
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الشعراوى جاويش
زياد عادل عبد الفتاح محمد
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الجندى
زياد محمد خيرى فرحات اياد عبد الرحمن محمد مراد
2023101 202379
الشرنوبى محمد
سعد محمد سعد عبد الغفار
2023104
شمس الدين
Table of contents
1. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………….. 3
2. Types of internet addiction disorder …………………………………………... 4
3. Symptoms of internet addiction disorder ……………………….…………… 4
4. Effects of internet addiction disorder ……………….…………………..……. 5
5. Factors affecting internet addiction disorder …………………….………… 5
6. Children and internet addiction disorder ……………….…………….….…. 6
7. Social media companies and internet addiction disorder ….………... 7
8. Diagnostic criteria of internet addiction disorder ……….……..……….. 8
9. Level and intensity of internet addiction disorder ………………..…….. 9
10. Internet addiction disorder around the world ………………….……….. 9
11. Internet addiction disorder in Egypt ………………………….….…………. 10
12. Treatment of internet addiction disorder ……………………..…………. 10
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13. How can I avoid internet addiction ………………………………………….. 11
14. Summary...……………………………………………….………………….………….. 12
15. References …………………………………………………………………….….…….. 13
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Introduction
Internet addiction disorder (IAD) is a behavioral addiction
characterized by excessive and compulsive engagement with the
online world.
People who may have a loss of control when it comes to time
spent online tend to prioritize the internet above important
commitments, like parenting, work, or fun social activities.
obsessive internet use can negatively interfere with daily
activities and responsibilities, relationships, and mood, in addition,
obsessive internet use may cause sleep disruptions and could also
negatively affect your relationships and career.
IAD is also known as cyber addiction and shares similar
characteristics to cell phone addiction or nomophobia the fear of
being without your mobile device.
Despite many research studies that have looked at the
effects of IAD, it is not yet recognized by the Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5).
In this research we will discuss internet addiction disorder,
it’s types symptoms, mental and physical effects and factor that
affecting it (etiology), and we will highlight the children and IAD,
the role of social media companies on IAD, levels and intensity of
IAD, IAD around the world and Egypt, treatment of IAD and the
ways, tools to protect yourself from becoming addicted to the
internet.
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Types of IAD
Compulsive information seeking
Excessive searching for information on the internet even when it is
not necessary it can lead to a loss of productivity and can negatively
impact the ability to focus on important tasks.
Net compulsions
Compulsive online activities such as online shopping gambling or
gaming it can lead to financial problems and social isolation.
Gaming addiction
Excessive gaming, to the point where it interferes with one’s daily
life, it can lead to sleep deprivation and poor academic performance.
Cyber relationship addiction
Excessive use of social networking sites, chat rooms, and dating sites,
it can lead to social isolation and poor self-esteem.
Pornography addiction
Symptoms of IAD
Excessive use of the internet.
Staying online for longer than intended.
Lying about the extent of internet use.
Unsuccessful attempts to limit using the internet.
Neglecting relationships and forgetting responsibilities.
Experiencing guilt, shame, and frustration.
Unfinished tasks, decreased productivity, and poor performance.
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Effects of IAD
Physical effects
Backache, neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and vision problems.
Financial impacts
Bankruptcy, linked to online shopping, gambling, and gaming.
Mental health issues
loneliness, depression, anxiety, and attention-deficits.
Factors affecting IAD
Mental health conditions
Anxiety, depression, and ADHD, for example People with these
conditions may be more likely to develop an IAD because they may use
the internet as a way to cope with their symptoms.
Environmental factors
Stress, trauma, and social isolation, for example people who
experience high levels of stress or trauma may use the internet as a
way to escape from their problems, similarly, people who are socially
isolated may use the internet as a way to connect with others.
The design of the internet
Social media platforms and online games are designed to be
engaging and addictive they use rewards and notifications to keep
users engaged and coming back for more, this can create a feedback
loop where users feel good when they receive likes and comments,
which encourages them to post more content, which in turn leads to
more likes and comments, this cycle can be addictive and can lead to
users spending more time on social media than they intended.
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Children and IAD
According to a study conducted by Harris Interactive in 2007, nearly
23% of youth in the United States reported that they feel addicted to
video games.
Dr. Douglas Gentile, The director of the Media Research Lab at Iowa
State University, reports that almost one out of every ten youth gamers
shows enough symptoms of damage to their school, family, and
psychological functioning to merit serious concern.
Dr. Kimberly Young, the director of the Center for Internet Addiction
Recovery, has identified several potential warning signs for children with
pathological internet use, including:
Loses track of time while online.
Sacrifices needed hours of sleep to spend time online.
Becomes angry when online time is interrupted.
Checks email or online messages several times a day.
Becomes irritable if not allowed access to the internet.
Spends time online in place of homework.
Prefers to spend time online rather than with friends or family.
Breaks time limits that have been set for internet usage.
Lies about amount of time spent online.
Forms new relationships with people he or she has met online.
Loses interest in activities that were enjoyable before he or she
had online access.
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Social media
Companies and IAD
Social media companies have been known to use various tactics to
keep users hooked on their platforms.
One of the most common tactics is to use rewards to
encourage users to keep coming back, for example, social media
platforms like Facebook and Instagram use likes and comments as
rewards to encourage users to post more content, this creates a
feedback loop where users feel good when they receive likes and
comments, which encourages them to post more content, which in
turn leads to more likes and comments, this cycle can be addictive and
can lead to users spending more time on social media than they
intended.
Another tactic used by social media companies is to use
notifications to keep users engaged, notifications are designed to grab
user’s attention and encourage them to open the app, this can be
addictive because users feel like they are missing out if they don't
check their notifications regularly, social media companies also use
push notifications to send users alerts even when they are not using
the app, this can be especially addictive because users feel like they
need to check their phones every time they receive a notification.
Social media companies also use algorithms to keep users
engaged, these algorithms are designed to show users content that
they are most likely to engage with, this can be addictive because users
feel like they are getting personalized content that is tailored to their
interests, however, this can also create a filter bubble where users are
only exposed to content that reinforces their existing beliefs and
opinions.
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Diagnostic criteria of IAD
Preoccupation with the internet
The individual thinks about previous online activity or anticipates the
next online session.
Withdrawal
The individual experiences a dysphoric mood, anxiety, irritability, and
boredom after several days without internet activity.
Tolerance
The individual requires a marked increase in internet use to achieve
satisfaction.
Lack of control
The individual is unable to control or limit their internet use.
Continued excessive use ignoring the negative effects of it
The individual continues to use the internet excessively despite
knowing that it is causing problems in their life.
Loss of interests excluding internet
The individual loses interest in activities that they used to enjoy
before they started using the internet excessively.
Use of the internet to escape or relieve a dysphoric mood
The individual uses the internet as a way to escape from problems or
to relieve negative emotions.
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Levels and intensity of IAD
Some people may use the internet for several hours a day without
experiencing any negative consequences, while others may experience
significant negative consequences from even a few minutes of internet
use.
Tools to measure the levels and intensity of IAD
1. IAD diagnostic criteria.
2. Self-report measures.
Self-report measures are questionnaires that ask individuals to
report on their internet use and related behaviors.
The most commonly used self-report measure for IAD is the Internet
Addiction Test (IAT) That is a 20-item questionnaire that assesses various
aspects of internet use, including preoccupation, withdrawal, tolerance,
and negative consequences, scores on the IAT range from 0 to 100, with
higher scores indicating greater levels of internet addiction.
Research has shown that the prevalence of IAD varies widely across
different countries and cultures.
The prevalence of IAD among adolescents around the world
North America between (1.5% and 8.2%).
China between (6.3% and 10.4%).
South Korea between (7.9% and 9.8%).
Japan between (2.8% and 9.9%).
India between (1.6% and 5.4%).
Germany between (1.5% and 2.5%).
Greece between (1.2% and 8.2%).
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IAD in Egypt
According to a study conducted by the Middle East Current
Psychiatry, the prevalence of problematic internet use among a sample of
Egyptian adolescent students in international schools in Cairo was found
to be
42.3% for mild addiction.
35.1% for moderate addiction.
3.6% for severe addiction.
The study also found that:
31.5% of the students were risky gamers.
10.5% were disordered gamers.
34.3% had problematic social media disorder.
9.3% had major depressive episodes.
7.7% had generalized anxiety disorder.
4.4% were alcoholic dependence.
4.4% had attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
4% had social phobia.
It's important to note that these statistics are not definitive and may
change as more research is conducted on the topic, furthermore, the
definition of internet addiction varies widely across different studies,
which makes it difficult to compare prevalence rates across different
countries and cultures.
Treatment of IAD
The treatment of IAD is generally in its early stages, but there are some
recommended approaches, talk therapy is almost always incorporated into
the treatment of Internet addiction, Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
and group therapy are common, Medication may be used to help manage
symptoms of underlying mental illness and control intrusive thoughts
about going online.
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How can I avoid
internet addiction?
Limit your internet usage
Keep a diary of your internet use and specify when you will use the
internet, remove the temptation to go online by shutting off devices,
putting devices in another room to charge, or unplugging your Wi-Fi,
use apps or software that lock your device such as Keep Me Out.
Develop healthy habits
Engage in activities that do not involve the internet, such as reading,
exercising, or spending time with friends and family, this can help you
cut back on your internet use and feel better overall.
Track and limit internet use
using apps or software that track your internet usage and set limits
on your usage such as BitMeter OS, NetWorx, Windows settings app.
Remove social media apps from your phone
If you find yourself picking up your phone and going on the internet
every time you get a notification, delete the social media apps on your
phone, make it a rule that you can only check these apps on your
computer.
Seek professional help
If you are struggling with internet addiction, consider seeking
professional help from a therapist.
Remember that, internet addiction is a common problem that can be
just as damaging as any other form of addiction, by taking proactive steps
to limit your internet usage and develop healthy habits, you can avoid
becoming addicted to the internet.
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Summary
The research paper on Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD)
highlights the various types of IAD, symptoms, and effects, the
physical effects, financial impacts, and mental health issues
associated with IAD are also discussed, the factors affecting IAD
include mental health conditions, environmental factors, and the
design of the internet, the signs of pathological internet use in
children are also discussed, including losing track of time while
online, sacrificing needed hours of sleep to spend time online, and
becoming irritable if not allowed access to the internet, social
media companies use various tactics to keep users engaged,
including rewards, notifications, and algorithms, the diagnostic
criteria of IAD, levels and intensity of IAD and its prevalence
around the world, including Egypt, cognitive-behavioral therapy
and medication treatment of IAD and how to prevent oneself
from becoming addicted to the internet, one can limit their
internet usage, develop healthy habits, track and limit internet
use, remove social media apps from their phone, and seek for
professional help.
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Faculty of Medicine Damietta
Second Grade Boys 2023-2027
THANK YOU
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