DIGITAL ADDICTION AND ITS HIDDEN IMPACT:HOW CONSTANT CONNECTIVITY RESHAPES OUR MINDS, RELATIONSHIPS, DAILY LIVES
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Keywords: Digital addiction, screen time, online dependency, mental health,social relationship, constant connectivity, psychological impact,emotional disconnection,attention span,lifestyle distruption.Abstract
Abstract:In the digital age,where smartphones,social media,and constant
connectivity dominate our daily lives,digital addiction has quietly emerged as one of
the most pervasive and underestimated psychological challenges of the 21 st
century.Unlike traditional forms of addiction,digital addiction is often socially
accepted,even encouraged,making it more difficult to identify and address.This paper
explores the hidden psychological and social consequences of excessive digital device
usage,with a particular focus on how constant online engagement reshapes human
cognition,emotional regulation,interpersonal relationships,and lifestyle
habits.Drawing upon recent studies in psychology,neuroscience,and sociology,the
article discusses how screen overexposure contributes to symptoms such as
anxiety,depression,sleep distruption,attention difficulties,and emotional
disconnection.Ultimately,this paper argues for increased awareness,digital literacy,and
the implementation of healthy technology use practices to mitigate the long-term
effects of living in an always-connected world.
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