Investigation Results
The negative impacts of misuse of internet on our social, mental, physical and
environmental health can be devastating if we don’t keep ourselves in check. There’s
no denying the benefits we have gained from technological advancements, but as
with all things in life moderation is key. Being aware of the harmful aspects of the
overuse of electronics will help you avoid any unnecessary traps.
Many negative effects of the Internet can cause personal and professional
harm, and may be leading to an erosion of morals, ethics, and basic principles. The
Internet is host to many negative effects. In thie research negative effects of the
internet have gathered under 11 titles. These are ;
1.Education
Although the Internet pr ovides immediate access to large amounts of
information on any given topic, there are many websites that have incorrect
information listed, which is often taken for truth by students trying to research an
assignment.
The reliance upon the Internet to complete homework assignments has also
led students to become lazier. The ability to copy and paste has given rise to
plagiarism, and taught students how to look for shortcuts. This is a drastically
negative effect of the Internet.
Students are not using as many problem solving skills and techniques these
days, since the Internet offers nearly anything you could possibly want. Title pages
are no longer hand drawn and planned out, they are merely a few select images
printed off from the Internet. Students are rarely contributing any thought whatsoever
to their assignments.
The erosion of the language is another negative effect of the Internet. With
spell check and grammar check available in word documents, students are allowing
the Internet to write for them. This, coupled with the short form acceptability of texting
and tweeting, has minimized the ability of students to think on their own and to write
proper sentences and essays. The imagination and creativity of each individual is
being replaced by the imagination and creativity of software producers.