The study found that using the Internet excessively can damage the adolescent brain, which could potentially make one part of the brain tends to wrinkle.
The scientists found no signs of atrophy (shrinkage) in the gray matter in the brains of adolescent heavy internet user gets worse over time, according to research published in the journal Plos One.
This can affect the level of concentration and memory, as well as the ability of adolescents to make decisions and objectives are implemented. It also can reduce barriers and encourage teenagers to inappropriate behavior.
This conclusion is derived from research conducted using MRI brain scans of 18 students aged 19 years who spend 8 to 13 hours a day to play online games, six days a week.
Students classified as Internet addicts after...