Internet Addiction

This essential book questions the psychological construct ofinternet addiction by contextualizing it within the digital technological era. It proposes a critical psychology that investigates user subjectivity as a function of capitalism and imperialism, arguing against punitive models of digital excesses and critiquing the political economy of the internet affecting all users.

Here is a preview of what you'll learn...

• Understanding internet addiction and it negative effects on your life
• Understand the causes of internet addiction
• Build an unwavering commitment
• Know and understand your priorities
• Increase awareness of your feelings, thoughts and emotions
• Work on building a healthy lifestyle
• Much, much more!

This book presents a new, evidence-based cognitive behavioral intervention for the prevention and treatment of internet addiction in adolescents. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research regarding phenomenology, diagnostics, epidemiology, etiology, and treatment and prevention of internet addiction as a new behavioral addiction. The book is divided into two sections. The first part of the book explores various bio-psycho-social factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of symptoms in young individuals.