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Internet addiction among youngsters can have significant negative effects on various aspects of their lives. Here are some of the potential consequences and risks associated with smartphone addiction:
It’s important to note that not all young individuals who use the internet heavily develop an addiction. However, when internet use becomes excessive, interferes with daily life responsibilities, and causes significant distress, it may indicate a problem that requires attention and intervention. Seeking professional help from mental health experts or counselors can be beneficial in addressing and managing internet addiction among youngsters.
The fact that parents ignore their children to spend time on their smartphones can lead to a form of addiction to these devices among adolescents. The same phenomenon is observed when a child lacks social relationships. Previous research seems to support this idea.
A shocking study was recently published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology. Chinese researchers have found that when parents ignore their children for too long to use their smartphones (this phenomenon is called “phubbing”), adolescents tend to develop a dependence on their phones in return.
To arrive at this result, scientists thoroughly analyzed the responses of 1200 Chinese adolescents currently in middle school. They specifically noted a link between high levels of parental phubbing and a surge in smartphone addiction cases among these young individuals.
Parents need to set an example. Among other findings of this comprehensive study, it appears that a lack of friendly social relationships is also correlated with higher levels of addiction. In such situations, smartphone dependence can become very strong for teenagers who create a sort of refuge on these devices.
It’s worth noting that the study published in Frontiers in Psychology aligns completely with the conclusions of another research we discussed last year. Raian Ali, a professor at Bournemouth University, conducted a study involving 168 parents of adolescents living in Qatar.
His findings are alarming, as he found that “the more dependent parents were, the stronger the addiction was in their children. Leading by example is a powerful form of parental education. The way parents use technology is no exception.”
In an article published on The Conversation website, the researcher explained, “Smartphone addiction increased among adolescents who did not have warm relationships with their parents. On the other hand, family cohesion and low levels of conflict were associated with low scores of internet addiction in children.”
He added, “Planning enjoyable family activities allows young people to occupy their time in a enriching way and increase their sense of social support.”
Without preaching moral lessons, it can be suggested that parents take action regarding their own excessive smartphone usage by limiting it. This can serve as an example for adolescents and motivate them to change their behavior.
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