Abstract:In this paper we present the concept of "internet addiction" as opposed to excessive behavior disorders.To illustrate the widespread problem and proposed solutions, we have chosen to focus on the example of the excessive internet use in the Orthodox Jewish Community which is a relatively closed, but international society. The authors present the negative attitudes of the leaders of that community towards internet use in general and then describe problematic internet use both in the general population and speci… Show more
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