Causes

 
Convenience for Shoppers & Gamblers

In relation to what was mentioned previously, we can see that the Internet makes it particularly easy to find and buy things. I think this is primarily because of the anonymity and instantaneous gratification that is available while shopping online (all you need to key in is your credit card number). People can even buy and items that they cannot find in their own country. It's likely to become a much bigger problem because, as Internet connection speed increases, there will be ways to store your financial data in your computer so you won't have to re-enter your info each time you order, so you can click a button and instantly order. It's going to make the Home Shopping Network look like an independently owned business.

Gamblers would also start to log on to the Internet and gamble in online casinos and need not dress up appropriately and drive all the way to real casinos to gamble. They can also save the hassle of going to betting booths to bet on soccer matches and etc. as they can create an account in betting websites with their credit card and use the account to place their bets. Online gambling offers other advantages, including the ability to play whenever the mood strikes and also play anywhere where there is Internet connection.

 

 

Causes

-Behavioural explanations

-Cyber-relationships

-Anonymity

-Biomedical explanations

-Psychodynamics & personality

-Hungry for knowledge

-Convenience

-Technological advances

-Internet pornography & cybersex

-Alternative theory

 

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