Volume : III, Issue : III, March - 2013

A Study on the Level of Social Network Addiction Among College Students

Dr. V. Subathra, Nimisha. M, M. N. Lukmanul Hakeem

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Social Networking Addiction has become increasingly debated among experts and social network users. Addiction to the internet has been treated and studied for well over a decade. With the introduction of formats that allow users to interact more often then they may have previously done, such as Twitter, Face book, Hi5, and Fraudster the ability to become addicted or attached to social networking sites has become more plausible. This ability to interact can be quite elevating to moods, and be more easily accelerated into addiction. Any behavior which causes the elevation of a person’s mood can cause addiction. Addiction to social networks is highly debatable, but science has long since concluded that human nature can create an addiction out of almost every source. Does social networking addiction exist? How can such an addiction be diagnosed and treated? People who have become disconnected from, or have had an inability to connect too, social activities are more likely to use and abuse the foundations of social networking. The American Psychology Association (AMA) has been clear about their skepticism over social networking addiction. In fact, little research has been concluded on the subject. Instead, studies of the condition rely on theoretical papers. These papers rely on the observance of behavior and speculations of philosophical aspects. Psychiatrists often see social network addiction as a symptom of other underlying conditions such as loneliness, depression, anxiety, and phobias. The AMA and other expert organizations agree that there is a possibility, but require more in–depth investigation and research. Researchers have suggested that the excessive use of new technologies (and especially online social networking) may be particularly addictive to young people

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Dr. V. Subathra,Nimisha. M,M. N. Lukmanul Hakeem A Study on the Level of Social Network Addiction Among College Students Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.III, Issue.III March 2013

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