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Recent studies conducted by scientists from Great Britain, Malaysia and Australia show that teenagers who spend too much time on the Internet often experience symptoms of depression and daytime sleepiness, writes Information Technology & People.
At the moment, Internet addiction is not recognized as an official mental disorder, but it affects the psychological state, behavior and quality of life. Among young people, the phenomenon of "fabbing" is becoming more and more common - the constant distraction of smartphones during personal meetings.
This not only causes separation and worsens communication with the environment, but also leads to a feeling of discomfort.
The latest study
Researchers from the University of Derby (UK), Taylors University and Sunway University (Malaysia) and Monash University (Australia) analyzed 52 previous studies and confirmed that a long time spent in front of the screen negatively affects social communication.
Their findings indicate that prolonged daily Internet use contributes to daytime sleepiness and depressive symptoms in youth.
Negative influence of the Internet on teenagers
The study included the analysis of data on adolescents aged 10 to 19 years, since at this age they are at the stage of physical and psychological development and are prone to Internet addiction.
The analysis showed that the Internet becomes the main component of their lives, displacing other useful activities such as communication and physical activity, which leads to daytime sleepiness and increased symptoms of depression.
The researchers emphasized the importance of rest outside the online environment, recommending regular sleep, limiting time spent on the Internet, and spending time on active activities and socializing in the real world.
