It involves viewing, downloading, and trading online pornography or engagement in adult fantasy role-play rooms as a compulsive behavior that persists despite serious negative consequences for personal, social, or occupational function.
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The Repercussion of the Internet on Psychological Wellbeing: Discussion on Diverse Psychopathology and Treatment Approaches
Shilpa Suresh Bisen (Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, India) and Yogesh Deshpande (Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur, India)
Copyright: © 2019
|Pages: 17
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-8449-0.ch005
Abstract
The internet is an essential and integral part of our lives, whether it's about looking for a meaning of a word, searching for a journal, shopping, or connecting to others. Human beings cannot think of life without the internet. Although it's having a positive impact, the negative side is there. Problematic internet use is defined as non-chemical or behavioral addictions, which involve human-machine interactions and can be harmful as it leads to numerous forms of psychological disorders. The chapter addresses various psychopathologies arising due to excessive internet use (e.g., problematic internet use, online gaming, online gambling, and compulsive cybersex). The chapter frames a strong theoretical background along with recent controversial issues related to the disorder. The chapter is delineated to acquaint readers with new concepts arising in clinical psychology that will help mental health professionals to be well equipped with skills required for the prevention and treatment of internet-related psychological disorders.