In the previous context, studies have focused on the physical effects of computers, however, one of the largest investigations into the dangers of computers in the workplace concluded that they can also cause harm to mental health . In a three-year survey of 25,000 workers, many complained of feeling depressed, anxious and reluctant to get up for work in the morning. This phenomenon, predictably, was a consequence of the use of computers. (Chiba University). In terms of children, these diseases are further destructive. According to a PHE (Public Health England) researcher, children who spend more time on the computer, watching TV and playing video games tend to experience higher levels of emotional distress, anxiety and depression. This relationship is especially bad among those who use the screen a lot for more than four hours a day. Evidence suggests a “dose-response” relationship, in which each additional hour of viewing increases children's likelihood of experiencing socioeconomic problems and the risk of minor
tags