Teenagers have become an important part of Internet users. While the Internet promotes the growth and development of teenagers, it has also brought many adverse effects to them. Among them, the problem of Internet addiction has attracted great attention from all walks of life. Teenagers are a group with relatively weak self-control and self-protection awareness. They are easily attracted by pornographic information, violent games and other harmful online content. They are overly addicted to the Internet and form Internet addiction, which not only affects their normal study, life, and interpersonal communication. , and bring huge harm to society.
"Internet addiction" is also called Internet addiction syndrome, Internet addiction disorder (IAD), and its scientific name is pathological Internet use (PIU). We generally call it "Internet addiction syndrome", but it has not yet been defined as a formal disease and included in the diagnostic system. It can be said that it is an over-reliance on the Internet, which manifests as a loss of interest in real life; operating online for more than the normal limit in order to obtain psychological satisfaction. When Internet attachment gets out of control and has a negative impact on people, we treat it as a psychological disorder.
Internet addiction is also like drug addiction. There is a "reward system" in the human body. The material basis of this system is called "dopamine", which is a substance similar to adrenaline and makes people highly excited in a short period of time. Drugs increase the body's "dopamine" secretion through this system and destroy the body's balance system. The Internet also consumes "dopamine" and disrupts the balance system, causing Internet fans to constantly look for ingredients that increase "dopamine" in the body, and even become addicted, forming a phenomenon of obsession with the Internet. Internet addiction is a mental disorder.
Symptoms of Internet addiction
Internet addiction is a mental disorder. Long-term use of the Internet will create "Internet excitement points" in many neurons in the brain. These excitement points will The brain is continuously excited about surfing the Internet. The pathology of this addiction is very similar to drug abuse and gambling, and it is also as difficult to quit as drug abuse and gambling. The main symptoms are:
1. Strong attachment
The psychology and behavior of Internet addicts are dominated by the activity of surfing the Internet, and surfing the Internet has also evolved into their main psychological needs. The proportion of time and energy spent online has gradually increased, which has led to the disorder of the individual's biological clock. When unable to access the Internet, you will experience strong cravings, even irritability and uneasiness, and corresponding physiological and behavioral reactions. The situation will improve after accessing the Internet. The Internet dominates their lives, their attention and interest are directed exclusively to the Internet, their interest in work and study weakens, and their quality of life declines.
2. Emotional indifference
Addicts are inseparable from netizens, but are even more indifferent to their relatives with flesh and blood ties. Internet addicts do not reveal their emotions to family and friends when they are depressed, instead they hide their emotions and turn to imaginary people and worlds online to vent their emotions. In addition, he often conflicts with his family because of their restrictions on Internet access.
3. The scope of interpersonal communication narrows
Internet addicts often seek higher social desirability, but encounter relatively many difficulties in real-life interactions. This results in severe social anxiety. The contrast between the ease of socializing online and the constant setbacks in real life will inevitably lead to more repeated online behaviors. Internet addicts transfer their interpersonal relationships into virtual cyberspace, and their real interpersonal relationships gradually become alienated or deteriorate, and they adopt an evasive or confrontational attitude towards the people and environment around them. In addition, Internet addicts' language expression ability declines and interpersonal communication difficulties occur.
4. Weak willpower
Although Internet addicts are aware of the harm caused by excessive Internet use and try to shorten the time spent online, they always end in failure. After a period of compulsory abstinence, people will become restless and have an uncontrollable desire to go online. Finally, addictive behavior will recur and show a stronger tendency.
Internet addiction, like drug abuse and gambling, is a mental dependence disease. Once you fall into it, it is difficult to extricate yourself. Only by detecting it early and guiding it early can you prevent it in the future.
But we must not be too hasty and make one size fits all. The best way is to communicate with them more and let them feel the warmth of family and society.
There are many causes of Internet addiction, which can be roughly divided into two types: internal and external:
(1) External factors
External factors are only passive factors , is an episodic cause and is an inducement for Internet addiction.
1. Social environment: including the emergence of Internet cafes, the popularity of online games, competition among classmates, etc.;
With the emergence of high technology, the Internet has gradually entered our lives In addition to satisfying our normal work, study, and communication, developers also never forget to develop games and entertainment projects. Therefore, thrilling online games, passionate pornographic movies, and interesting online chats have emerged. The biggest Meet the psychological needs of teenagers. Given that teenagers have weak willpower and are good at group activities, they will imitate and compare with each other more. Many adults also have Internet addiction, which affects children at the same time. Therefore, Internet addiction among teenagers is closely related to the social environment.
2. Family education: including family environment and education methods;
Family education is an important factor leading to adolescent Internet addiction. On the one hand, it is affected by the family environment. Many parents are affected by work. I am busy and have no time to take care of my children. My care for my children is just to "eat, drink enough, wear warm clothes, and have some pocket money in my pocket." I don't know what the children's recent worries are and what they need. Children have received abundant material conditions, but are extremely spiritually empty, or their parents themselves are Internet fans, which further breeds their children's desire to go online. In addition, many parents beat, scold, and domestic violence their children who are already addicted to the Internet. Or they simply give up on their children’s education, ultimately missing the best opportunity to quit Internet addiction and ruining their children’s studies. Children cannot find this kind of love from their parents, so they look for it online. They will use pseudonyms to chat with netizens, curse, and speak freely.
(2) Internal factors
Internal factors are the dominant factor, the original cause, and an important factor leading to Internet addiction.
1. Lack of satisfaction: including academic failure, loneliness, interpersonal barriers, etc.;
Most people with Internet addiction will fail academically, leading to psychological emptiness and lack of self-confidence. There will be a sense of loneliness for a long time. Teenagers who experience these situations usually choose to escape in order to satisfy their inner feelings. It is easiest to rediscover their lost self and a satisfying sense of accomplishment in the virtual world of the Internet.
2. Physiology and personality: mainly including personality characteristics and physiological characteristics;
Most of the people with high incidence of Internet addiction are teenagers aged 12-18, mostly men, with a male-to-female ratio of 2:1. Children in this period have imperfect cerebral cortex development, weakened consciousness, poor understanding and judgment, and poor self-control ability. Most of them are in adolescence, have a serious rebellious mentality, are full of curiosity about new things, and seek excitement, thrills and romance to meet the needs of this stage of life. After the emergence of the Internet, online games, pornography and chatting just correspond to the needs of teenagers. Psychological needs will naturally lead to Internet addiction.
There are several reasons why today’s teenagers are addicted to the Internet:
The first type: children who fail to learn
Due to the expectations of parents and teachers for their children If it is too single, the quality of academic performance becomes the only source of children's sense of achievement. At this time, once learning fails and is not recognized by parents, teachers, and classmates, children will have a strong sense of frustration. But on the Internet, it is easy for them to experience success: they can get "rewards" if they pass any level. Because they are not recognized by others, they cannot experience the joy of success in learning. Instead, they are addicted to the Internet, obtain virtual rewards, and gain themselves. Affirmation, venting the depression caused by unsuccessful study. Here they will get the sense of recognition, honor and achievement they want, which is difficult for them to experience in real life.
The second type: students who are particularly good at studying
Many students who were originally good at studying are no longer able to maintain their original rankings and positions after being promoted to better schools. At this time, they had doubts about the purpose of "studying hard".
According to the logic of teachers and parents, learning is for "going to college - finding a good job - making money." When they lose the intrinsic motivation to study for "ranking", "position", etc., I can't agree with the logic of teachers and parents, because I can get money from my parents even without studying. As a result, some people became obsessed with the Internet. In fact, the fundamental reason why these children are dependent on the Internet is that they have not formed a correct concept of learning.
The third type: children with poor interpersonal relationships
Although many students have good grades, they are introverted, jealous, and petty, and they fail to solve problems in time when they encounter them Being addicted to the Internet has seriously affected my study and life.
The fourth type: children with disharmonious family relationships
With the increase in divorce rates, crime rates and other social problems, there are also an increase in "problem families" in society. Children often don't get warmth at home. But on the Internet, any small request they make will get help from many people. The contrast between real life and virtual society in terms of humanistic care makes it easy for children from "problem families" to "hide" online.
The fifth type: children with weak self-control
Many Internet addicts have this problem. They themselves know that this is not good and do not want to continue like this, but when they come into contact with it, Computers just can’t help themselves. This is a typical example of poor self-control. We have to face many choices in life, choosing what is right and what is wrong, choosing what to do and what not to do. If the elements of life are simplified as much as possible, then the most important thing in life is choice. The higher the accuracy of the choice, the greater the success rate.
Adverse factors caused by adolescent Internet addiction:
Once a child is addicted to the Internet, it is very painful to quit the Internet, just like drug addicts quitting drugs. Therefore, it is best to detect signs of excessive Internet use in children as early as possible to prevent Internet addiction in children. Generally speaking, children who use the Internet excessively will exhibit some abnormal behaviors. Parents should pay attention to the following warning signs in a timely manner.
1. Excessive fatigue. Is your child having a harder time getting up on time in the morning than before? Do you notice any signs of drowsiness around meals or on the weekends? Does the teacher report that your child shows signs of being inattentive or listless in class? As with adults, changes in children's sleep habits are often a first indicator of too much time spent online.
2. Academic problems. Does your child still complete the homework assigned by the teacher on time as before? Are you more hurried and careless in doing your homework than before? Have academic performance declined? Mistaking that their children are studying is the most common mistake that parents make, because they believe that their children are busy doing homework when typing, and do not suspect that their children are chatting with others.
3. Losing interest in other hobbies. Have you noticed that your child no longer enjoys activities that they were originally very interested in? For example, I no longer play the piano that I originally liked, and I no longer participate in the sports that I originally liked. When a child becomes hooked on the Internet, it becomes a hobby that makes all other activities meaningless.
4. Alienation from friends. Do you find that your child is becoming distant from other friends? Are your children not communicating with you as much as before? Whether it is a shy child or a cheerful and gregarious child, once he is fascinated by the Internet, he will refuse to go shopping, watch movies or participate in any other activities with other children. As children develop some kind of emotional attachment to their "computer brother" or "computer sister," they can become increasingly distant and difficult to communicate with their family members.
5. Disobedience and inappropriate behavior. Have you noticed that your child has more tantrums than before? Are your previously obedient children now challenging your authority? When parents ask their children about their Internet use for the first time, the child is likely to angrily say, "I was just having fun!" Sometimes the child will yell loudly and lose his temper to protest your interference. Even if your children don’t listen to the rules you set, they will still sneak out and surf the Internet. If you take away the computer, the child will develop a hostile attitude, become more angry and belligerent.
How should parents guide their children when teenagers are addicted to the Internet?
We can provide guidance from the following aspects:
1. Express your concern. Find a quiet, stress-free time to talk to your child. Telling your child that you love and care about her before you start the conversation can help your conversation. Don't criticize or accuse your child, but listen to your child's answers emotionally. Tell your child that you are concerned about some of the changes you see and be specific about those changes, such as fatigue, poor grades, reduced social activities, and forgetfulness of old interests and hobbies.
2. Arrange a time record for surfing the Internet. Tell your child that you would like to see a record of the time he spends online each day and the online activities he participates in. Remind your child that for his healthy growth, you need to understand his Internet usage, but this requires your child's help and cooperation. You can let your child keep records without supervision for two weeks to build trust between you.
3. Formulate reasonable regulations. Many parents get very angry when they see signs of Internet addiction in their children, move their computers away as punishment, or take some tough measures to keep their children away from the Internet. In fact, this is an incorrect approach. It will make the child develop a hostile attitude towards you and show real withdrawn and withdrawn symptoms, such as nervousness, anger and irritability. You should work with your child to establish clear boundaries and a timetable for responsible online use. For example, spend one hour online every night after finishing your homework, and add an extra hour or two on weekends. Then stick to this rule that you both made. If the child spends more than the prescribed time online today, then the time online tomorrow will be reduced or canceled as a punishment for not adhering to the prescribed time limit. Remember that you are not trying to control your child, but to free him from some kind of psychological dependence on the Internet.
4. Move the computer to a place where it can be seen. At least for the short term, move your child's PC out of the bedroom or study and into a place where it can be more easily seen, such as the living room or dining room. You don’t need to watch your child’s back every minute when he or she is surfing the Internet. When you move around your home from time to time while doing housework, you are actually sending a message to your children that surfing the Internet does not need to be sneaky.
5. Encourage other activities. When children leave online activities, they must be replaced by corresponding other activities. Therefore, it is necessary to help the child find other alternative activities, either ones he liked in the past, or find some new and more interesting activities to replace them, such as participating in the school's literary club, calligraphy group, etc. In short, the more happy things there are in daily life, the less children will miss the noise of the Internet and will not easily succumb to the desire to return to their old careers.
6. Use external forces when necessary. If your child cannot control his or her online behavior and there is hostility between the child and you, it is best to seek outside help. For example, you can seek help from a psychotherapy facility or a school counselor.
Methods for teenagers to quit Internet addiction - Six-in-One Rehabilitation Method
There are currently two differences of opinion in the society about the treatment and rehabilitation of Internet addiction for teenagers. One is that Internet addiction is not a disease; Through ideological education and family care, young people can be freed from Internet addiction; one believes that Internet addiction is a morbid phenomenon of dependence, and drug-modulating neurotherapy is necessary for effective recovery. Practice has proved that both opinions are biased. The "Six-in-One Rehabilitation Method" strives to organically combine the above two methods, supplemented by comprehensive education and training such as military training management, e-sports guidance, family care, etc. After practical testing of education and training, it can be said that it is the best treatment method for Internet addiction at home and abroad. A comprehensive and effective solution.
The first step: military training management
After the students enroll, they will first be issued military uniforms to conduct centralized military training management. According to the daily life requirements of soldiers, they will implement a day-to-day life order and adjust their biology. Rhythm regulates daily life behavior.
During military training, in accordance with the requirements of military doctrine and regulations, military knowledge is systematically and standardizedly taught to students, military training is strengthened, and actual military exercises are conducted, so that students can build confidence in life, exercise willpower, and correct lazy living habits and habits while experiencing military camp life. Posture not only promotes healthy physical development and growth, but also enhances organizational discipline and self-control. Guide trainees to be wholeheartedly positive, consciously work towards the goal of being outstanding soldiers, develop good living habits in the militarized management of daily life, and promote and establish team spirit, patriotism, and the socialist concept of honor and disgrace.
The second step: psychological correction
Organize psychological counselors and medical experts to apply medical psychology and modern clinical medicine, and focus on Regulates neuroendocrine balance, fights anxiety, fights depression, and stabilizes emotions. Using the principles of neuroelectromyography, psychological consultation and modern psychotherapy theory, we implement psychological adjustments and corrections for students' anxiety, depression, emotional disorders, study weariness, depressive disorders, bad behavior, interpersonal communication disorders, etc., and cooperate with cognitive Therapeutic technology changes cognitive biases at the conscious level; implements behavioral modification, skill training, reciprocal inhibition, self-control and other therapies to establish positive behaviors and eliminate bad motives and complexes in the subconscious; uses humanistic rehabilitation methods to implement influence, perception, and stimulation The potential psychological energy and spiritual motivation of students can promote the self-improvement of personality and the improvement of self-control ability.
The third step: Cognitive education
Using modern social psychology, humanities, natural subjects and the latest international learning cognitive concepts, according to the characteristics of adolescents’ growth and development period, from students Starting from daily psychological cognitive processes, emotional and emotional processes, will and behavioral processes, we systematically carry out basic education on the world view and outlook on life of the Eight Honors and Eight Disgraces, truth, goodness, beauty, fakeness, evil and ugliness. By popularizing psychological common sense, learning psychological adjustment skills, and training students in network thinking and convergent thinking, we expand students' psychological development areas and continuously improve their learning abilities and thinking quality. Based on the physiological development characteristics of students during adolescence, starting from diet, daily life health education and scientific exercise education, we systematically carry out adolescent health education, sexual health education, love, marriage, and family mental health education to guide students to cherish life, love life, and treat others well. Combined with the educational achievements of modern society, students are guided to face social life and develop the courage and skills to deal with difficulties. Model spiritual idols with reference to outstanding figures from ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad, leading students to imitate and pursue the life joys, sorrows, joys, and thinking qualities of great and outstanding figures, and to inspire students' willpower to learn, progress, strive for self-improvement, and start a business.
Step 4: Computer Sports
Open professional courses in computer network and e-sports, starting from the learning and training of basic computer skills, systematically understanding information network technology and development prospects, and conducting standardized network training. Application training such as leaf production, animation design, and basic programming improves students' computer network information processing capabilities, enhances self-confidence, and guides students to transform from dependent "Internet bugs" into creative Internet talents. Focus on implementing computer game production courses to guide students to master game production skills, break the mystery and magic barriers of games, and allow students to truly understand that the game levels they spent a lot of time trying to overcome in the past are just a line of code by programmers, thus giving up interest and mystery. . At the same time, students are organized to learn formal e-sports, understand the national formal e-sports and the training process and selection process of professional players, correctly understand the difference between e-sports and playing games in Internet cafes, and clarify that whether you can become a master or win a high degree by working hard in Internet cafes Let’s understand the erroneous concept of bonuses, recognize the ignorance and harm of indulging in Internet cafes, throw away the baggage, and start a new life.
The fifth step: cultural tutoring
In view of the fact that most students are tired of studying, abandon school, and miss a large number of junior high school, high school and university cultural courses after developing psychological disorders, the base specially hires experienced Teachers from prestigious junior and senior high schools with teaching experience set up cram schools for junior and senior high school cultural and college cultural examinations to help train students who have returned to normal life to make up for missing cultural courses, guide students to put them on the track of self-study, and cultivate self-improvement, self-reliance and self-confidence. Hierarchical teaching, small class classes, and tutoring provide a foundation for students to return to school and continue their studies.
Sixth: Family Care
When students first enter school, comprehensively understand the background information of their children’s Internet addiction through parent statements and other information, focusing on their family, life, study, and growth background. Parental discipline methods, living environment, early treatment and effects, expectations and requirements for children to enter school. Combined with the preliminary investigation of Internet addiction and health examination, we scientifically analyze the real causes of children's sudden mood changes, psychological and behavioral disorders, and formulate training and family education plans respectively. During the trainee training, the base maintains communication with parents, provides feedback on children's performance and progress, and mobilizes the power of family affection to coordinate education and training. One week before students resume normal graduation, parents will be organized to come to school to listen to reports and watch performances. Experts in social and family love education focus on modern family, family, ethics, and interpersonal education and training in accordance with students' changing needs for psychological growth, personality perfection, and academic success. Focus on strengthening psychological counseling, improving communication skills, learning how to love children, and formulating and perfecting tutoring plans full of friendship, affection, and sunshine one by one, building a new, sincere, and harmonious family atmosphere, and consolidating the results of education and training. At the same time, schools should conduct follow-up inspections for students who leave school safely after graduation for half a year to ensure that they are emotionally stable, have a positive attitude, and grow up healthily. After success, they can return to their families, schools, and society.
We can learn about the "Six-in-One Rehabilitation Method" based on the following cases.
Case:
Jiang, male, 15 years old, third grade of junior high school, competitive, withdrawn, does not like to communicate with others, pursues perfection in everything he does, started playing online two years ago The level of the game continues to increase, which stimulates his interest in continuing to improve his level. Now he cannot concentrate in class every day, often skips classes, stays up all night, skips breakfast every day, and takes the money he saves to the Internet cafe to play online games. , and gradually developed to stealing money to play in Internet cafes, and playing online games as the main thing. His academic performance continued to decline, his eyesight began to decline, and he was about to be expelled from school.
Psychological measurement:
SCL-90 test: moderate depression, paranoia.
Mental examination:
Clear consciousness, cooperative attitude, refusal to talk, memory loss, and basically stable mood.
Analysis:
The patient has a strong personality and likes to challenge new things. He has always studied well in the past. Since he came into contact with online games, his learning interest has shifted to online games. In order to upgrade the game, It has seriously affected life, body and study.
Diagnosis: Game addiction syndrome
Treatment plan: two courses of comprehensive therapy (1-2 months)
1. Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning treatment:
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Improve brain function, regulate nerves, and relieve brain fatigue;
2. Psychotherapy:
1. Establish a good psychological counseling relationship;
2. Cognitive therapy is used to change the patient's misperceptions and relieve the patient's overgeneralization and exaggerated thoughts about online games (for example: using characters and behaviors in online games as standards to measure people or things in real life, To imagine things on the Internet too perfectly and ignore their shortcomings is to overgeneralize);
3. Authenticity verification: Through explanations of various games and communication with other patients, patients can Really understand the advantages and disadvantages of online games, that is, it is not necessary to devote all your energy to games;
4. Auditory therapy (specially introduced American psychological technology) to help patients find their psychological defect areas , and carry out gradual removal.
5. Help and encourage them to establish contacts with other patients, become friends, and exercise their ability to care for others and communicate;
6. Reshape the patient's personality and help the patient recognize Clear yourself up and accept yourself; further improve your emotional intelligence.
7. Provide guidance on the family environment and education methods of the patient's parents, and change the patient's family structure and parents' education methods, so that when the patient returns to the family environment, it is easier for him to receive support and completely change himself.
3. Physical training:
1. Cultivating a sense of order and discipline.
(Adjust the patient’s normal work and rest time, and establish team discipline and order)
2. Scientifically arrange outdoor sports and enjoy the joy of teamwork and the physical and mental pleasure brought by physical exercise;
3 , different experiential activities to stimulate patients’ interest and passion for life, and dilute the pleasure brought by the Internet;
4. Family rehabilitation:
1. Based on the patient’s family situation, Correct incorrect education methods;
2. Understand parents’ experience in raising children, help parents understand the root causes of their current situation, and correct them;
3. Change the treatment of children Wrong way;
4. Interact between family members, communicate honestly, eliminate conflicts, and re-establish harmonious family relationships;
Treatment results: End of treatment After one month of follow-up, she was in good condition. She no longer had truancy. She had a regular schedule and increased family harmony. She no longer relied on the Internet. She gradually devoted her energy to studying and her grades continued to improve.
On the Internet Information Today, the problem of Internet addiction among teenagers has become a matter of concern to all sectors of society. How to make them better use the Internet, better understand the Internet, and better utilize the Internet has become our main work, and how to treat Internet addiction It is not only a psychological problem, but also requires the joint efforts of families, schools, and all walks of life. I hope that we can work together to solve social hidden dangers and cultivate a group of outstanding young people for the future of our motherland