internet addiction in young adults

How Does Internet Addiction in Young Adults Affect College Success?

Starting college is a major transition to a new environment, where students are encouraged to use the Internet as a tool to keep in touch with hometown friends, meet new people, and learn about the area–not to mention to explore career options and work on online projects. So it’s no surprise that college students are …

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video games and social isolation

The Lure of the Screen: How Video Games Can Lead to Social Isolation

In recent years, there’s been a cycle of blaming video games for aggressive behaviors, although studies have been inconclusive. According to research, violent video games may increase aggressive behavior, but the effect is usually very small. While the rise in popularity of violent video games may not explain recent trends in violent crime, they may …

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