Internet Surfing Addiction factors affecting the Internet use and its consequences

New research identifies online users who became hooked on chat rooms, interactive games, and even eBay(online shopping) only to see their lives become increasingly unmanageable because of the Internet. Prior research explores the addictive qualities sustaining drug and alcohol abuse, pathological gambling, and even video game addiction; however, given the relative newness of Internet addiction, little is understood about the habit-forming nature of the Internet and its potential for abuse. Problematic Internet addiction or excessive Internet use is characterized by excessive or poorly controlled preoccupations, urges, or behaviors regarding computer use and Internet access that lead to impairment or distress. Currently, there is no recognition of internet addiction within the spectrum of addictive disorders and, therefore, no corresponding diagnosis. As the Internet permeates our lives at home, school, and work, this paper takes a closer look at how the Internet can create marital-, academic-, and job-related opportunities & problems.