
Internet and Smartphone Addiction: An Evidence-Based Approach
Henry Taylor(Editor)
American Medical Publishers
Published on 26. September 2023
Book
Hardback
235 pages
979-8-88740-220-8 (ISBN)
Description
Smartphone addiction refers to a behavioral condition that involves the obsessive use of a smartphone. It is often fueled by an internet addiction disorder. The addiction occurs due to electronic gadgets, as well as the applications, games and internet that connect the people with virtual world. The symptoms of internet addiction disorder manifest in both physical and emotional forms. Depression, isolation, agitation, defensiveness, no sense of time, avoidance of work, fear, loneliness, procrastination, mood swings and anxiety are some of the emotional symptoms of internet and smartphone addiction. Some physical signs and symptoms include backache, insomnia, neck pain, weight gain or loss, dry eyes and other vision problems. Cognitive behavior therapy, group therapy and psychotherapy are some common treatment methods for internet and smartphone addiction. This book provides an evidence based approach to help develop a better understanding of internet and smartphone addiction. It is a resource guide for experts as well as students.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
835 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-88740-220-8 (9798887402208)
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