VIRTUAL DEPENDENCE AND ITS SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES IN THE AGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Authors

  • Kayimova Sevara Dilshod kizi Uzbek State University of World Languages

Keywords:

virtual world, social network, virtual addiction, cyber attack, video games, artificial intelligence

Abstract

In the current century, there has been an increase in cases of addiction to information technology. The Internet, social networks, online games and digital platforms have become the main means of global information exchange. In this regard, the influence of virtual addiction on public life, social relations and everyday activities of people has significantly increased. This article analyzes scientific theories about the virtual world and the negative consequences of this addiction around the world, and also provides additional recommendations for prevention.

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Published

2025-10-15

How to Cite

VIRTUAL DEPENDENCE AND ITS SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES IN THE AGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. (2025). Universal International Scientific Journal, 2(9), 94-98. https://universaljurnal.uz/index.php/jurnal/article/view/3600