Addiction to social networks
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Social networks are online networks that provide forms of social interaction, it is an open and
permanent construction.
They have a history that starts from 1995. From 1997 till today the most representative has been designed to meet a thousand people who have
common interests.
DEFINITION
The term addiction is used in a wide range of contexts to describe an inclination, an obsession, an obligation or
excessive physical or psychological dependence.
Several studies have attempted to assess when to talk and when to use addiction intense but
healthy.
According to some experts, it seems wise to consider using a weekly top-20 28hores (3-4 hours
per day) can be considered excessive.
WHEN WE SPEAK OF ADDICTION TO SOCIAL NETWORKS?
Drastic changes in lifestyle in order to have more time spent on the network.
General decline in physical activity.
Neglect their own health and / or hygiene in favor of the Internet connection..
SYMPTOMS
Avoidance of important activities (social and / or professional) to spend more time
online.
Desire to spend more time at the computer.
Deprivation or changes in sleep patterns to devote more time to the network.
Decrease or loss of sociability as a result of the loss of friendships.
Refusal to devote extra time to activities outside the network.
People psychologically weak.
Children and adolescents as: maturity are more vulnerable to impulsive and are looking for instant
gratification.
People with problems of social integration (disabled, sick ...).
WHO IS MORE ADDICTED TO THE NETWORK?
People with low self-esteem.
Introvert and / or depressed.
Shy people who need new relationships.
People dissatisfied with their lives seeking a parallel reality (called "avatars").
Study the biography of the adolescent assessment and self-esteem.
Assess family and social relationships. Period without access to a computer, console,
phone, etc…
HOW TO TREAT ADDICTION?
Control of anxiety / depression.
Control of personal conflicts.
Creating a new lifestyle.
Prevention of relapse.