THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF THE INTERNET PROBLEM – DEPENDENCE OF YOUNG SCHOOL CHILDREN IN MODERN PSYCHOLOGICAL LITERATURE

The article describes in detail the concept of “Internet addiction”. The ways of development of the problem of Internet addiction in the USA, Western Europe, and Russia are considered. The stages of the emergence of Internet addiction in children and adolescents are highlighted. A number of psychological and physical symptoms are listed that indicate the formation of Internet addiction. The article also draws attention to the consequences of Internet addiction and provides methods for preventing the emergence of Internet addiction among children and adolescents.