ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researcher would like to acknowledge the following persons who

become part of this research paper by helping in making this research
paper.

First of all, she wants to thank God for guiding and showering his
blessings specially the wisdom to accomplish this research paper.

The researcher wants to extend her gratitude to her parents; Mrs.
Josefina and Mr. Romeo Gacayan for supporting her finances. She also
wants to thank her loving subject teacher Mrs. Sheryll A. Boado for the
instruction for she was able to make a successful research paper.

Lastly, the researcher wants to thank her sister-in-laws Kathrine
Lopez and Charlyn Flores who helped her to finish this research paper.



OUTLINE
Chapter I
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Scope and Delimitation
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms
Chapter II
A. What is Computer Addiction?
B. What are the Types of Computer Addiction?
1. Programming Addiction
2. Computer games addictions
3. Internet addiction
a. Internet compulsions
b. Cybersex
c. Social networking addictions
C. What are the Signs of Computer Addiction?
D. Effects of Computer Addiction
E. Most Common Causes of Computer Addiction
F. Treatments for Computer Addiction
1. Counseling and Therapy
2. Changing Interests
3. Group Support
Chapter III
Summary
Conclusion
Recommendation
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page i
Acknowledgement ii
Outline iii
Table of Contents iv
Chapter I
Introduction 1
Statement of the Problem 1
Scope and Delimitation 2
Significance of the Study 2
Definition of Terms 2
Chapter II
A. What is Computer Addiction? 4
B. Types of Computer Addiction 5
C. Signs of Computer Addiction 7
D. Effects of Computer Addiction 7

E. Most Common Causes of Computer Addiction 8

F. Treatments for Computer Addiction 9
Chapter III
Summary 10
Conclusion 10
Recommendation 11
Bibliography v
CHAPTER I

Introduction
Addiction is a primary, chronic disease, of brain reward, motivation,
memory, and related circuitry. Addiction is the uncontrollable seeking and
overuse of an object. Addiction is not limited to objects; it could apply to
certain activities and behaviors as well. Addiction can be classified into two
types: chemical and non-chemical. The chemical type of addiction
includes: drugs, alcohol, cigarette smoking, and the like. On the other hand,
the non-chemical type of addiction includes: sex, shopping, computer, etc.

We can encounter the different types of addiction if we study it. But if
we talk about addiction, computer addiction is really similar to all other
types of addiction because in computer addiction they have a common goal.
This goal is to let their victims escape from their problems in real life. And
the most common victims of computer addiction are the minor age.


Statement of the Problem
This research paper aims to answer the following questions:
1. How can we avoid being addicted to computer?
2. What are the consequences of being a computer addict?
3. What are the two major causes of computer addiction?
Scope and Delimitation
This research discusses about the definition of computer addiction. It
also includes the signs and the different causes and effects of computer
addiction and how people can treat this kind of disease.


Significance of the Study
This research signifies information about computer addiction for us to
know the disadvantages of too much usage of computer. This gives
information especially for teenagers to have knowledge about computer
addiction and by this they can prevent being addicted to computers and use
it wisely.


Definition of Terms
anxiety intense dread; apprehension; eagerness
compulsion a compelling; a feeling of being compelled to some
irrational action which is always unnecessary and often repetitive
debts credits; obligations
depression sadness; hopelessness
DOTA Defense of the Ancient (a popular computer game)
flourished to succeed or to do well
online connected to an internet connection through the use of
computer
pornography obscene literature; intended to cause sexual
excitement
programming software design; encoding


















CHAPTER II

A. What is Computer Addiction?
Computer addiction can be defined as the compulsive use of the
computer in an attempt to overcome anxiety or depression, it is
already considered as a disease nowadays. A person can be diagnosed
as a computer addict if he/she spends a lot of time in front of the
computer, either playing games or surfing the internet. A lot of factors
can be taken into consideration as to why computer addiction exists.
One example of this is computer games with gambling among
teenagers, teens participate in this event hoping to gain profit from it
and when they do, theyll continue to do it due to the amount of
money that they gain from winning. Computer addiction is similar to
all the other types of addiction because they have a common goal; and
that is to let their victims escape from their problems in real life.

Computer addiction is a very alarming issue today and the main
causes of computer addiction are: online chatting, shopping,
gambling, pornography, and gaming, the worst types of computer
addiction are computer games with gambling. Computer addicts
waste a lot of money in gambling and because of this, they acquire
serious debts. These forms of computer addiction can truly destroy
ones lifestyle and his/her social health. Serious debts have been
incurred these computer addicts. Some have even lost everything,
their family, homes, studies, and even more extreme, their lives.

Ever since technology developed, a lot of new things have
flourished; an example of this is the internet. Through the use of the
internet, we are able to access and read about things that we never
even knew existed, our mind is fed with constant information. But
these gifts of modern technology are being misused. Most of the
computer addicts are the youth and they forget to eat and sleep
because they cannot leave their computers. Youths have become
computer addicts and spend half a day to play. Some reports stated
that youths dont eat and sleep because of playing computer games or
surfing the internet. Computer addiction interferes with daily life, and
it is considered to be a serious problem that even government makes
a step to prevent this problem.


B. Types of Computer Addiction
1. Programming addictions these addictions result from an
individuals desire to reprogram items or databases or to create
new software excessively.
2. Computer games addictions these is the result of an individuals
desire to play games such as DOTA or other games on the
computer whether online or offline.
3. Internet addiction internet addiction is the result of an
individuals desire to spend time online performing any one of a
number of takes in excessive. Internet addiction has sub-categories
that include:

a. Internet compulsions these may include compulsive
shopping online, compulsive gaming online, compulsive
gambling online or compulsive stock trading online.
b. Cybersex this is a compulsive use of the internet to
participate in internet sex through chat rooms, adult websites,
fantasy role playing online or watching pornography.
c. Social networking addictions this is the addiction that
results when an individual spends more time socializing
online like on Facebook and Twitter than they do socializing
with people in real life. These addicts will often find online
relationships to be more meaningful than offline relationships.





C. Signs of Computer Addiction
1. Pre-occupation with the computer either online or offline.
2. Feeling a burning desire to go online or to use the computer to play
a game, to socialize or to develop programming codes
3. Performing actions on the computer that are outside the realm of
what your original plans were such as shopping online when you
should be working or playing a game when you should be doing
homework.
4. Telling lies to your family about the activities that you perform
while on the computer, such as saying that you are working on
homework when you are actually playing a game.
5. Having anxious feelings when you want to use the computer, know
you will be able to use the computer or know that your use of the
computer will be limited.
6. Telling yourself that you will get off the computer at a certain time
and them spending more time than you committed
7. Any use of the computer as an escape from you feelings


D. Effects of Computer Addiction
1. Lack of face to face social interaction
2. Using the computer for pleasure, gratification, or relief from stress
3. Feeling irritable and out of control or depressed when not using it
4. Neglecting work, school, or family obligations
5. Risking loss of career goals, educational objectives, and personal
relationships
6. Lying about the amount of time spent on computer activities
7. Failing at repeated efforts to control computer use
8. Spending increasing amounts of time and money on hardware,
software, magazines, and computer-related activities


E. Most Common Causes of Computer Addiction
1. Depression that leads to computer use to escape reality.
2. Physical illness that prevents an individual from leaving the home.
3. Boredom and feeling like there is nothing else to do.
4. Anxiety caused by stress at work, relationships, financial problems
or other sources.
5. Inactivity and using the computer instead of working out or
otherwise being active.






F. Treatments for Computer Addiction
1. Counseling and Therapy. This may entail behavioral therapy which
will retrain the mind to perform different actions when it has
certain thoughts. Counseling or therapy can also focus on treating
underlying mental health conditions that caused the addiction
such as anxiety, depression, social trauma or other conditions.
2. Changing Interests. One method of getting past a computer
addiction is to focus on new interest. For instance, you might take
part in a new gym membership, spend time at movies with friends
or go out for walk.
3. Group Support. Many different options for a group or community
support are available to assist those who are addicted to
computers. Just getting out and interacting with others can be
very rewarding to the computer addict.


CHAPTER III


Summary

A lot of factors can be taken into account as to why computer
addiction is considered as a major problem to society nowadays. The
researcher found out that the two major causes of computer addiction are
social networking addiction and computer games addiction. There are
several ways to treat computer addiction and one addiction of an effective
way is to consult a psychiatrist. But, treatment for this kind of addiction
would be impossible if the person is not interested on correcting his/her
bad habits. One should also be committed into healing himself/herself for
the treatment to be successful.


Conclusion

Computer addiction ha a serious negative consequence that leads to
unlawful behaviors. Because of the user being hooked too much to
computer they destroy their relationship losing their friends and family
broken. Computer addicts often sacrifice other parts of their lives, such as
family and social activities, studies and exercising. The computer addicts
suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
is when some people who would normally conduct daily activities and
rituals with no difficulty, begin to lose control of what one were normal
routine actions. There are times the root cause of computer addiction is
mood disorder and relationship disorder.


Recommendation

One major concern of the proposed study is the youth to benefit from
it raising their awareness about computer addiction. I recommend this
study, to serve as reference of other students who are conducting a research
and a guide that will produce a better research paper. The purposed study
is also recommended for further enhancement and improvement.









COMPUTER ADDICTION:
IMPACT TODAYS YOUTH




















Submitted by: Jonalyn B. Gacayan
Submitted to: Mrs. Sheryll A. Boado

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