Mobile Addiction Among Teenagers in India | WBCS Report Writing Practice
Mobile Addiction Among Teenagers in India | WBCS Report Writing Practice
By Staff Reporter
Howrah, 28 March:
A 2024 NCERT survey reveals that over 62% of urban teenagers in India use mobile phones for more than 5 hours daily, mostly on social media, gaming, and short video apps like Instagram and YouTube Shorts.
The psychological effects are dangerous—dopamine dependency, digital fatigue, insomnia, and decreased academic performance. Experts call this “digital drugging”. Teenagers often face reduced attention span, cyberbullying, and poor social bonding as a result.
Parental monitoring is weak; most parents themselves are addicted. In rural areas, students are switching from educational apps to gaming and social platforms without any supervision.
The Ministry of Education has advised schools to start “Digital Hygiene Clubs” and run awareness programs on responsible mobile use. Psychologists recommend digital fasting, content filters, and offline recreational activities as remedies.
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