An assessment of Internet Abuse in Nigeria

Abstract

As Internet use has proliferated worldwide, there has been debate whether some users develop disturbed patterns of Internet use (i.e., Internet abuse). This article highlights relevant literature
on Internet abuse in Nigeria. Is the addiction paradigm appropriate for Internet use? Is behavior that has been labeled Internet abuse symptomatic of other problems such as depression, sexual disorders, or loneliness in Nigeria? What are alternative explanations for this phenomenon? Is there adequate research to support Internet abuse as a distinct disorder?

Key words: Internet, Packet Switching, World Wide Web, Computer Crime, Cyber-bullying
Malware