THE GROWING PROBLEM OF INTERNET ADDICTION AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Keywords:
Kеywоrds: Internet addiction, young people, digital age, social media, online gaming, digital literacy, mental health, self-control, education.Abstract
Abstract. The article examines the growing problem of Internet addiction
among young people in the digital age. It analyzes the psychological, social,
educational, and behavioral factors that contribute to excessive Internet use, with
particular attention to social media, online gaming, short-video platforms, and constant
digital communication. The paper argues that Internet addiction should not be
understood only as a technological issue; rather, it is connected with emotional
regulation, identity formation, peer influence, academic pressure, and family
communication. The article also discusses possible preventive measures, including
digital literacy, balanced parental control, school-based awareness programs, and the
development of healthy offline activities.
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