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Computer use is thus a competition between sensation and interest. While the person is engaged, sexually evoked or intellectually interested then sensual discomfort is overpowered. When topics recycle, the threshold of engagement lowers, and discomfort is more noticeable. The effort to increase the engagement might explain some of the attractions of flaming or netsex, as these diminish registering of background sensory distress. People do not approach the net erotically or angrily, but become erotic or angry to maintain an approach. | Computer use is thus a competition between sensation and interest. While the person is engaged, sexually evoked or intellectually interested then sensual discomfort is overpowered. When topics recycle, the threshold of engagement lowers, and discomfort is more noticeable. The effort to increase the engagement might explain some of the attractions of flaming or netsex, as these diminish registering of background sensory distress. People do not approach the net erotically or angrily, but become erotic or angry to maintain an approach. | ||
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| + | ===Internet Use and Depression=== | ||
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| + | A Leeds University study found that people classified as internet addicts were more likely to be depressed than non-addicted users. | ||
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| + | '''Excerpt:''' "Our research indicates that excessive internet use is associated with depression, but what we don't know is which comes first – are depressed people drawn to the internet or does the internet cause depression?" the article's lead author, Dr Catriona Morrison, said. | ||
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| + | "What is clear is that, for a small subset of people, excessive use of the internet could be a warning signal for depressive tendencies." | ||
| + | '''Source:''' [http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/feb/03/excessive-internet-use-depression Excessive internet use linked to depression, research shows] | ||
Revision as of 23:56, 15 May 2010
Internet Use and Depression
A Leeds University study found that people classified as internet addicts were more likely to be depressed than non-addicted users.
Excerpt: "Our research indicates that excessive internet use is associated with depression, but what we don't know is which comes first – are depressed people drawn to the internet or does the internet cause depression?" the article's lead author, Dr Catriona Morrison, said.
"What is clear is that, for a small subset of people, excessive use of the internet could be a warning signal for depressive tendencies." Source: Excessive internet use linked to depression, research shows
