Internet addiction: current status and implications for employees
- 1 March 2002
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Employment Counseling
- Vol. 39 (1) , 2-11
- https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2161-1920.2002.tb00503.x
Abstract
The Internet is a new technology that has influenced the world and has provided many benefits to its users. At the same time, however, this influence has had negative ramifications. Some people are becoming preoccupied with the Internet, are unable to control their use of this technology, and are jeopardizing their employment and personal relationships. Internet addiction has been proposed as an explanation for uncontrollable, damaging use of this technology. Warning signs that an employee is having difficulty controlling his or her Internet use are reviewed. In addition, suggestions are proposed for managers to aid them in helping their employees with this problem.Keywords
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