The excessive internet use affects our health, not only emotional but also physically. In fact the negative effects can be felt by teenagers who play frequently and or a very long time and they are revealed in the following symptoms and consequences:
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SYMPTOMS
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Emotionally
- Desire to spend more time online
- Neglect family
- Neglect school and personal obligations
- Reduced social activity
- Lack of interest in their own health
- Lack of interest in other important activities to say longer on the net
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Physically
- Sleep disorders
- Visual problems
- Problems in the flexiblity of muscles
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CONSEQUENCES
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Positive
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- Predisposition for the development of depression and states of anxiety
- Predisposition for aggression
- Less sensitivity to violence in real life
- Social isolation
- Low self-esteem
- Boredom
- Immaturity
- Addiction
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- Get used to technology and the online universe in a easy way
- Learn to perform multitasking
- Learn to follow instructions
- Learn to think logically, rapidly and to solve problems and take decisions
- Improve eye-hand
coordination
- Reduce anxiety and increase self-esteem
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Bernardo Rodrigues
João Miraldo
