Rogers And Young Relationship Between Depression And Internet Addiction
In their 1998 “Relationship Between Depression and Internet Addiction” article, Rogers and Young state what triggers and causes Internet Addiction, and why so many people feel more safe and comfortable over the web. Due to the anonymous platform the Internet has provided for its users through social media and instant messaging, hiding behind a screen is so much more appealing for people who have severe anxiety. Said Rogers and Young, “It is plausible that depressives are drawn to electronic communication because of the anonymous cover granted to them by talking with others through fictitious handles, which helps them overcome real life interpersonal difficulties” (p. 27). Therefore they spend most of their time in chat rooms and networks
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On that premise, the use of the Internet should not be abused or taken in abundance. Weinstein and Lejoyeux (2010), suggest that Internet Addiction starts off innocently but overtime the user will have developed a better grasp on technology and the web, thus their time spent over the Internet will increase efficiently. Chak and Leung state that people who religiously browse the web have really low self-esteem and suffer from mental disorders. “Past researches have indicated that some patterns of Internet use are associated with loneliness, shyness, anxiety, depression, and self-consciousness” (p. 559). The sentiment expressed in the quotation embodies the view that the idea of the Internet is so comforting and alleviating as it promotes salvation and autonomy for people who are socially disconnected and self-conscious. Nalwa and Anand (2004), parallel a similar outlook to Chak and Leung. “... IAD develops as an escape from other problems” they said, “like anxiety or depression...” Although Griffiths (2000), sympathises with the addicts with mental health issues, he believes that what they’re doing is treacherous and will only lead to self-destruction. To make his point through, he negatively mentions the physical and mental aftermath that comes within having an Internet addiction. He claims that people who suffer from this disorder tend to procrastinate and usually gain weight from sitting down in front of a screen for too long. This idle state also causes somatic pain, such as back cramps and muscle soreness, as well as poor eyesight and vision impairment. Finally, Nalwa and Anand suggest that people who have an Internet disorder should start taking pharmaceutical prescriptions. “Such as antidepressants or anti-anxiety drugs… “ they said, because “it
On that premise, the use of the Internet should not be abused or taken in abundance. Weinstein and Lejoyeux (2010), suggest that Internet Addiction starts off innocently but overtime the user will have developed a better grasp on technology and the web, thus their time spent over the Internet will increase efficiently. Chak and Leung state that people who religiously browse the web have really low self-esteem and suffer from mental disorders. “Past researches have indicated that some patterns of Internet use are associated with loneliness, shyness, anxiety, depression, and self-consciousness” (p. 559). The sentiment expressed in the quotation embodies the view that the idea of the Internet is so comforting and alleviating as it promotes salvation and autonomy for people who are socially disconnected and self-conscious. Nalwa and Anand (2004), parallel a similar outlook to Chak and Leung. “... IAD develops as an escape from other problems” they said, “like anxiety or depression...” Although Griffiths (2000), sympathises with the addicts with mental health issues, he believes that what they’re doing is treacherous and will only lead to self-destruction. To make his point through, he negatively mentions the physical and mental aftermath that comes within having an Internet addiction. He claims that people who suffer from this disorder tend to procrastinate and usually gain weight from sitting down in front of a screen for too long. This idle state also causes somatic pain, such as back cramps and muscle soreness, as well as poor eyesight and vision impairment. Finally, Nalwa and Anand suggest that people who have an Internet disorder should start taking pharmaceutical prescriptions. “Such as antidepressants or anti-anxiety drugs… “ they said, because “it