Cyberspace – Addiction or Not: A Limited Case Study of the Internet Addiction among Student Population

Abstract

The paper presents an investigation into the role and relevance of computers and the Internet among young population, the aim of the usage of the virtual network, the time spent in cyberspace, as well as the Internet addiction. For the purpose of this investigation a questionnarie was used. The obtained results led to significant conclusions. Investigation results were statistically processed and shown in tables, to be followed by a discussion on the directions on further research that would include psycholology, sociology and sociolinguistics. The authors emphasise the need for a multidisciplinarian approach to this phenomenon.

DOI: 10.5901/ajis.2013.v2n11p150