Facebook Addiction Disorder
Facebook Addiction Disorder (F.A.D.)
Nowadays, the new thing in is Facebook. The big Facebook has changed the life of millions. But is that a good or a bad thing? Well some would think it’s good, but in many cases it isn’t. A new type of addiction was formed, Facebook addiction disorder. This addiction leads, mostly teenagers, to become very addicted to Facebook, and cannot live without it. Critics say that there is, at least, six symptoms of F.A.D. Some have come up with ideas to beat this new addiction. Facebook has completely changed society, for the good and for the worse. The article written by B. Earl, “ Facebook Syndrome: 8 Ways To Beat Your Facebook Addiction”, explains ways to find out if you are addicted to Facebook. He also explains ways to beat Facebook syndrome. The article written by A. Summers, “Facebook Addiction Disorder- The 6 Symptoms of F.A.D.” , explains how much Facebook has changed people, specially teenagers. She also mentions six symptoms of F.A.D.
B. Earl of The Daily Mind writes, “ If you ever late for a meeting or an appointment because you were checking your updates on Facebook or watching a related video on YouTube, then you know you are addicted”. He is referring to someone’s action, and how the result of that may effect their daily lives. This just to show that this actually happens to people. Many people over sleep due to being on Facebook until late hours, and
sometimes lose their job because of too many late or absences to work. A. Summers wrote on the SocialTimes,“ Tolerance- This term is used to described the desperate behavior or a Facebook addict. They spend an increasing amount of time on the site, coming to a stage where they need it on order to obtain satisfaction or on the other extreme, it is having a detrimental affect on them as a person and their life”. Ms. Summer’s quote also relates to that of Mr. Earl. She also is stating how someone who is used to being on Facebook for a large amount of hours per day will get
Nowadays, the new thing in is Facebook. The big Facebook has changed the life of millions. But is that a good or a bad thing? Well some would think it’s good, but in many cases it isn’t. A new type of addiction was formed, Facebook addiction disorder. This addiction leads, mostly teenagers, to become very addicted to Facebook, and cannot live without it. Critics say that there is, at least, six symptoms of F.A.D. Some have come up with ideas to beat this new addiction. Facebook has completely changed society, for the good and for the worse. The article written by B. Earl, “ Facebook Syndrome: 8 Ways To Beat Your Facebook Addiction”, explains ways to find out if you are addicted to Facebook. He also explains ways to beat Facebook syndrome. The article written by A. Summers, “Facebook Addiction Disorder- The 6 Symptoms of F.A.D.” , explains how much Facebook has changed people, specially teenagers. She also mentions six symptoms of F.A.D.
B. Earl of The Daily Mind writes, “ If you ever late for a meeting or an appointment because you were checking your updates on Facebook or watching a related video on YouTube, then you know you are addicted”. He is referring to someone’s action, and how the result of that may effect their daily lives. This just to show that this actually happens to people. Many people over sleep due to being on Facebook until late hours, and
sometimes lose their job because of too many late or absences to work. A. Summers wrote on the SocialTimes,“ Tolerance- This term is used to described the desperate behavior or a Facebook addict. They spend an increasing amount of time on the site, coming to a stage where they need it on order to obtain satisfaction or on the other extreme, it is having a detrimental affect on them as a person and their life”. Ms. Summer’s quote also relates to that of Mr. Earl. She also is stating how someone who is used to being on Facebook for a large amount of hours per day will get
Citations: Summers, A.. "F.a.d (facebook addiction disorder)." Social times: Your social media source. WebMediaBrands Inc., 2011. Web. 11 Apr 2012. .