Approximately 10 percent of Internet-using students met criteria that are parallel to those of other forms of dependence. Most dependents are males and are found in the hard science academic majors. Some ideas for dealing with this growing problem are suggested. Computer Addictions Entangle Students. This article appeared in the American Psychological Association's trade newspaper, The APA Monitor and focuses on college students suffer from academic failure and poor social relationships due to Internet misuse.
Dropouts rise a net result of computers.
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