Abstract
Background: Excessive Internet usage has become a global issue. Adolescents and young adults use the Internet in an excessive way which significantly affects their physical, mental, social, and emotional health. Emotional maturity in adolescents declines significantly due to exposure to limitless Internet access. Research Aim: The primary aim of this study is to review the influence of the Internet and its physical and mental effects on the emotional maturity of adolescents in the context of Pakistan. Methodology: The study comprises a qualitative research design for analyzing and reviewing the existing literature on the influence of the Internet and its physical and mental effects on the emotional maturity of adolescents in Pakistan’s context. Results: The outcomes of this study revealed that emotional maturity and the factors contributing to it are significantly affected by excessive Internet usage resulting in adolescents facing numerous mental, physical, and social challenges. Conclusion: The study concluded that excessive internet usage negatively influences the mental, physical, and social health of adolescents and also has a significantly negative impact on their emotional development and maturity.
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