DIAGNOSIS AND PREVENTION OF INTERNET ADDITIVES IN ADOLESCENTS

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to consider Internet addiction as a factor in the formation of deviant behavior. The article reveals the definition of addiction and deviant behavior, the factors influencing adolescents’ addictive and deviant behavior and Internet addiction specific features. According to the study, the following tasks are set: to consider strategies and approaches for the formation and prevention of Internet advocacy in adolescents; to analyze reasons for the formation of Internet additives in adolescents; to conduct an empirical study to identify the impact of social frustration on the formation of Internet advocacy in adolescents. The study uses theoretical (analysis of scientific sources on the problem) and empirical (testing, analysis and generalization of the results of the study) methods. In the article the results of the study identifying the factors which form Internet addiction are also presented. The study is based on adolescents aged 13 – 16 years, students of secondary schools. On completing the study, conclusions and recommendations for Internet addiction prevention are made.