What causes computer addiction?

Answer 1

Computers have always been addicting to humans.

Computers were ment to be addicting so that mor people would like them and more people would by them then the companies would make more money.

Answer 2

This is my opinion and what I see in some people that I know that are just addicted.

Either they are medically home bound and have nothing else better to do because they cannot.

Or they are depressed and have anxiety issues that being around a tremendous amount of people makes them panic so they don't go outside beyond their home.

Someone who has been attacked in the past and is not over it yet and is home bound.

Mental instability.

Physical ailments prevents them from enjoying life outside and beyond home.

Boredom. Nothing else better to do.

Not active or lazy.

Children it is usually parents that need to set the rules on the computer. Yes they can get on during the day but only a couple of hours or so.

and then the rest of the time they need to find life outside and away from the box that gives them entertainment.

Same with the Television.

Some people never had a computer so they glue themselves to it and get addicted to it, as there is a whole world of stuff out here in this little box and they don't have to go anywhere, some places you can order your whole life online!

So why bother leaving home!?

You can even watch free movies!

So why bother going to a theater?

You can get the paper for free so why bother to go to the store for the local paper, or turn on a television you have it here, all of it.. shows and local news you name it.

So there is so many things to do and watch and play and such on the computer it is very easy to get addicted and forget hey there is a real world and I have a life and am a breathing human that needs to get off this thing!

Answer 3

Computer addiction can be caused by a variety of factors, including excessive or prolonged use of computers, underlying mental health issues, lack of social connections, escapism from real-life problems, and the allure of online games or social media platforms. Individuals who struggle with self-control or who lack fulfilling offline activities may be more prone to developing computer addiction.