Internet addiction leading to burnout among schoolchildren: Research
Internet has opened the avenues for accessing
valuable knowledge and placed them at our fingertips. However, recent studies
have established that adolescents are at a risk of developing conditions
associated with ‘school burnout’ because of excessive internet usage.
A recent study financed by the Academy
of Finland has successfully established that digital addiction
is the reason for dearth in interest towards school and academics.
Findings,
based on the study (Mind
the Gap), have shown that as adolescents develop an inclination
and indulge in excessive internet usage, they tend to feel detached towards
their school which eventually leads to school burnout.
If
the same situation continues for a prolonged period of time, it can lead to
depression and the age group of 13-15 is apparently the most vulnerable group
for this addiction.
Promoting
engagement towards the activities carried in the school and motivating the kids
to learn are by far the most effective methods of improving the mental health
of the students.
In
the study conducted by University
of Helsinki and Department of Psychology, it has been further
observed that even though boys frequently indulge in excessive internet usage;
symptoms of depression are more evident in girls.
One
of the primary reasons for such burnouts is that adolescents today are
literally growing up using mobile devices and computers. They are more than
active on social platforms which conditions their mind in a way which compels
them to wonder if the social world is more important than the real one.
However,
digital access does have its pros as well. It has been recorded that internet
does provide healthy social experiences which are useful for the personality
development of an adolescent but at the same time, the internet usage needs to
be diligently moderated in order to prevent them from feeling detached towards
their school.
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Pralhad
Jadhav
Senior
Manager @ Library
Khaitan
& Co
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