Internet use and Wellbeing of Adolescents
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2013
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The advent of technology has heralded a whole new era for the present generation. It has redefined
communication, relationships and psychological well-being. The internet is viewed not just as a
technological advancement but as an environment in which adolescencespend a great deal of
time.Nowadays, internet plays an important role in adolescent’s daily life. Adolescents will like to spend
lots of time for surfingon the internet. Through the interactive world of technology adolescence are being
shaped by their exploration of computers and the Internet. The modem computer and the Internet offer
today’s adolescence a powerful devic^ that, if used appropriately, can enhance the development of the
adolescent’s physical, cognitive, and social skills. Adolescent get interested because they can make
things happen with the Internet. It may not seem to the naked eye that exposure to the Internet would
have a positive effect on the physical development of children. However, knowledge of muscular
development and motor control skills leads them to deduce that regular Internet usage would naturally
enhance adolescent’s eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills due to keyboard and mouse usage.
Adolescence who uses the Internet show gains in cognitive abilities such as memory, spatial and logical
problem solving, critical thinking, concentration, abstraction and comprehension. The Internet exposes
adolescence to information to improve the quality of learning that they can transform into knowledge.
Through the use of the Internet, adolescence’s language and literacy development is often promoted,
allowing for greater gains in verbal and nonverbal skills.The Internet allows adolescenceto socialize with
other adolescence through the use of email, chat rooms, and instant messaging, increasing the development
of communication and social skills. As adolescenceuses the Internet to coimect with places around the
world and exchange mail with electronic pen pals, they are able to share different cultures and traditions.The
Internet today is part of adolescence’s natural environment. Truly, the Internet has become a daily part of
many adolescences lives. It is little wonder that it has such a pervasive effect on their all-round development.