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Digital Addiction in Young People
Digital technology is an integral part of young people’s lives, offering extraordinary opportunities for learning, connection, and creativity. However, when screen use becomes excessive or uncontrolled, it can turn into a form of addiction with serious consequences for mental health, emotional development, relationships, and academic performance. Digital Addiction in Young People explores this growing phenomenon with clarity, balance, and practical insight.
This book examines how social media, video games, smartphones, and constant online connectivity can affect the developing brain, influencing attention, self-esteem, sleep patterns, and emotional regulation. It explains the psychological and neurological mechanisms behind digital dependency, helping parents, educators, and young readers understand why disengaging from screens can be so difficult.
Through real-life scenarios and accessible language, the book highlights the warning signs of digital addiction, from social withdrawal and irritability to anxiety, depression, and declining motivation. It also addresses the role of family dynamics, peer pressure, and digital culture in reinforcing unhealthy habits.
Most importantly, Digital Addiction in Young People offers concrete strategies for prevention and recovery. Readers will find practical tools to set healthy boundaries with technology, encourage offline activities, strengthen communication, and promote a more balanced and mindful use of digital devices.
Designed as a guide for parents, teachers, counselors, and young people themselves, this book aims to raise awareness, foster responsibility, and support healthier relationships with technology—transforming digital tools from sources of dependence into resources for growth and well-being.