internet addiction

The relevance of the study is due to the following fact. Comparative analysis of individual psychological characteristics of students with and without addiction to social networks, that is conducted by means of the integrative approach, allows us, firstly, to identify the connection of multi-level characteristics in the structure of the individuality and, secondly, to single out latent, resource capabilities of the individual for psycho-prophylaxis and psycho-correction of this addiction.

This paper describes the results of studies of the cognitive assessment subjects of their own participation in online communities, as well as their ideas about themselves in the context of addictive and controlling behavior of the individual. Explores the perception and awareness of the potential personal risks of involvement in online communication - on the one hand, and resources the participation - on other hand.

The article discusses the current problem of information socialization in relation to her teenage stage. It is proved that the new information technologies are today both the means and the social environment of the individual in adolescence and early adulthood. It is argued that new information, the content expressed in the dynamics of the various areas of adolescent socialization.