Most disturbing was the discovery that some people hid their Internet surfing, or went online to cure foul moods in ways that mirrored the way alcoholics use booze, according to the study's lead author, Elias Aboujaoude.
"In a sense, they're using the Internet to self-medicate," Aboujaoude said. "And obviously something is wrong when people go out of their way to hide their Internet activity."
Sounds like crap to me. Let's look closer:
"Pornography is just one area of excessive Internet use."
I see. Obviously a flawed study.
Nearly six percent of the respondents felt that their personal relationships suffered as a result of their excessive Internet use.
I decided to check with some friends, and I think this summarizes what they had to say:
Now leave me alone. I have some anti-social behavior that I need to nurture.
Now leave me alone. I have some anti-social behavior that I need to nurture.
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