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SHS Web of Conferences
Volume 5, 2014
SACIR 2013 – The International Conferences on Socio-Cultural, Anthropology, Criminology and International Relations
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| Article Number | 00001 | |
| Number of page(s) | 4 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20140500001 | |
| Published online | 10 April 2014 | |
Internet sociology: Impact of Facebook addiction on the lifestyle and other recreational activities of the Indian youth
School Of Liberal Studies, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Background: In March 2013 Facebook announced it had around 1.1 billion monthly active users, this number has been growing exponentially from 40% in 2011 and it is estimated to pass 70% mark in 2013. Most of these users being young, the impact of Facebook addiction can clearly be expected to alter their lifestyle. Objectives: •To examine the impact Facebook addiction (IV) on the recreational activities (DV). •To identify the effects of Facebook addiction on the well-being of the Indian youth. Methods: Empirical research using descriptive analysis was conducted on more than 100 college students. Findings: Greater percentage of the population is at threat to get addicted or is already addicted to Facebook. Activities affected due to Facebook usage were identified and categorized. Anger, frustration, boredom and sadness were the possible variables reported by respondent incase of forceful reduction of Facebook usage.
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