On-the Spot Science Competition

SCENARIO:

In our modern world, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, enabling us to
be more connected and efficient than ever before. But our move online has resulted in the serious and
growing phenomenon of internet addiction or internet gaming addiction, also known as Internet Gaming
Disorder, that is now recognized as a mental health condition causing major consequences for
individual’s wellbeing. Zulueta (2019) articulated in her article that the World Internet Usage Index lists
the Philippines’ average time spent on the internet as 10 hours a day. Thailand and Indonesia join the
Philippines in the top 5 ranking, making Southeast Asia “one of the most internet-addicted regions on
the planet” according to the Guardian. Interestingly, the top 5 internet users were dominated by
developing countries. Coming in second is Brazil, Thailand as third, Colombia as fourth and Indonesia as
fifth.

Propose a solution to safeguard learners at school from internet and online gaming addiction.

Sources:

 wheninmanila.com/the-philippines-ranks-as-the-most-internet-addicted-country-in-
the-world/
 psychlopaedia.org/health/internet-addiction-online-gaming-disorder-rise/

clmd12/bll
08/15/2019