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Information Technology Addiction
Anagel Saunders & Latoya DwyerMarch 30, 2010
GSCI 1042Concepts for a Digital World
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Table of Contents Introduction Symptoms and Diagnosis Computer Games Internet Texting Conclusion
Introduction
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History of AddictionIn 1935 Alcoholics Anonymous redefined the term of Addiction from a diagnosis to a ‘disease-model’ concept. 3
• Myopic/Naïve
•Rational time-consistent
•Time-inconsistent
The American Journal of Psychiatry states:- excessive gaming, and e-mail/text messaging is a common compulsive-impulsive disorder - it should be added to psychiatry’s official guidebook of mental disorders.2
Symptoms and Diagnosis Anonymous vs.
Isolation Virtual time vs. Real
time 5
Entertainment A new language &
culture Treatment
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Computer Games
Different Levels of Gamers Violent Games Time spent on the games
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Internet
The World Wide Web Online vices:
gambling, sex and shopping
Online relationships: Chat rooms, social networks and email 8
Texting
Lol: The language of texting
An Invasion of Privacy Dangers and
precautions of Cell Phone use
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Conclusion Computer addiction, although not offically diagnosed, is measured by
the level of degrees: from a naïve to a time-inconsistent user.
The best intervention is to spend time socially in person; people need to find other activities to do to use their time better
This issue reflects a change in society, the culture of a digital age
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References1 “Computer Graphic.” Photo. Illini Flash Drive 28th March 2010. 28th March 2010. <www.illiniflashdrive.com>.
2 “Internet Addiction a Mental Illness.” The Ottawa Citizen 17th March 2008. 28th March 2010.
< http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/story.html?id=705d2e4e-420f-4555-82ac-285b73d74d96&k=37204>
3 “The History of Addiction.” Addiction Explained.Com 2009. 28th March 2010
<www.addictionexplained.com/history-of-addiction.html>
4 Glasbergen, Randy. “Computer Addiction.” Cartoon. Today’s Cartoon by Randy Glasbergen 28th March 2010. 28th March 2010. < http://www.glasbergen.com/?count=7&s=computer>
5 Greenfield, David, N. Virtual Addiction. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications, 1999.
6 “Internets Addicts Cartoon 3.” Cartoon. Cartoon Stock.Com 28th March 2010. 28th March 2010.
< http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/i/internet_addicts.asp/>
7 “Internets Addicts Cartoon 7.” Cartoon. Cartoon Stock.Com 28th March 2010. 28th March 2010.
< http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/i/internet_addicts.asp/>
8 Pedersen, Georg. “Procrastination.” Cartoon. Georg Pedersen Blog 4th June 2009. 28th March 2010.
<http://ytorf.com/tag/internet-addiction/>
9 “Texting While Driving.” Cartoon. Tales of Two Cities Blog 2nd November 2009. 28th March 2010.
< http://writing-the-wrongs.blogspot.com/2009_11_01_archive.html>
10 “Junkie” Photo. PopSciBlog 21st August 2007. 28th March 2010.
<popsci.typepad.com/.../08/can-the-interne.html>
Quiz Questions sources:
11 Young, Kimberly. Internet Addiction Test. Net Addiction.Com 2009-2010. 28th March 2010.
< http://www.netaddiction.com/index.php?option=com_bfquiz&view=onepage&catid=46&Itemid=106>
& Greenfield, David, N. Virtual Addiction. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications, 1999.
Q/A
Quiz: Are you a IT Addict?11
Rate your answers
1 = Rarely.2 = Occasionally.3 = Frequently.4 = Often.5 = Always.
Questions 1 & 2
How often do you find that you stay on-line/ texting/ gaming longer than you intended?
How often do you check your email/ text before something else you need to do?
Question 3 & 4
Rate your answer
1 = Rarely.2 = Occasionally.3 = Frequently.4 = Often.5 = Always.
When you are not on the internet/ texting/ gaming do you find yourself preoccupied with the internet/texting/ gaming (i.e. reliving a past experience or thinking about future use)?
Do you feel restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop using the Internet/ texting/ gaming?
How often do you choose to spend more time on-line over going out with others?
Are you using the Internet/ texting/ gaming to escape from problems or to relieve a bad mood?
Rate your answer
1 = Rarely.2 = Occasionally.3 = Frequently.4 = Often.5 = Always.
Question 5 & 6
Quiz Answers
Add up your score20 - 49 points: You are an average on-line user, you basically have control over your usage.
50 -79 points: You are experiencing occasional/ frequent problems due to the Internet.
80 - 100 points: Your Internet usage is causing significant problems in your life.
Thank you
