User:Ashely.dipchan/sandbox

Escapism
Young adults that engage in high internet use (more than 2 hours a day) were reported to have lower interpersonal relationships compared to individuals with low internet use (less than 1 hour a day). Prolong internet use, results in addictive behaviors that may increases symptoms of depression, anxiety, and isolation due to the nature of escapism and avoidance behaviours from real world stimulus. Excessive internet use can be used to escape the grind of everyday life which may negatively impact interpersonal relationships, emotional well-being, work productivity, and everyday functioning. Some forms of internet use such as online gaming and social media, reinforce escapism because they are highly rewarding due to providing control in opportunities for socializing, acquiring achievements, intermittent rewards and virtual worlds that mimic real life scenarios.

Effects on Children
The internet boosts positive academic outcomes in children because it allows research and knowledge to be more accessible across any setting. The internet is a powerful academic tool because it encourages children to discuss, formulate opinions, play, shop, fantasize, be more inform, and investigate various topics of interest; oppose to observing a screen. Unlike other forms of media, the internet is very interactive which helps develop the psychological processes of the brain; however, the validity of some information is questionable and pose a risk to young children who cannot determine biases.

Internet usage among children that is not monitored by their caregiver, may expose them to privacy risks and sexual solicitation. Sexual solicitation of minors has become more frequent due to the emergence of accessory technologies such as webcam technologies and chat rooms. Parental supervision and education surrounding privacy and reliability of information on the internet should be mandatory to protect youth from becoming victims of the web. Online chat rooms and instant messaging are most popular among females;however, it puts these individuals more at risk and they are become vulnerable when they disclose personal information. Online grooming is the behavior in which a user builds confidence in a young user to persuade the young user into a sexual encounter. Online grooming is a psychological process in which the two parties disclose personal information over time that leads to building a relationship of trust; however, this relationship is manipulated once established. The internet provides many tools that can engage a child; however, unsupervised internet may expose children to inappropriate material that can manipulate a child's throughts, feelings and even victimize the child. .