Liquefaction of social relationships, solidification of fellowship groups:

－True or false of juvenile Internet addiction today－

Abstract

We are afraid that we are not always connected to somebody. There are such strong feelings to human relations in the background of Internet addiction today. This reflects the liquefaction of social relationships, and it also reflects the solidification of fellowship groups which occurs through the desire for approval from other people. The feelings of fear in being outside human relations in this connected society direct us to always remain connected through the Internet. Therefore, to resolve Internet addiction, we must not prohibit use of the Internet but reduce constant pressure to connect to somebody by opening daily fellowship groups.