“Addictive behaviours have expanded beyond substance use into digital and behavioural domains”. Examine the rise of behavioural addictions such as online gambling in India. Analyse their broader societal impact and suggest comprehensive interventions to address this growing menace.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society
Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society
Q1. “Addictive behaviours have expanded beyond substance use into digital and behavioural domains”. Examine the rise of behavioural addictions such as online gambling in India. Analyse their broader societal impact and suggest comprehensive interventions to address this growing menace. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: NIE
Why the question: A married couple committed suicide, reportedly depressed over the husband losing around Rs 5 lakh while gambling online. Key Demand of the question: The question requires an examination of how behavioural addictions like online gambling are rising in India, their wider societal effects across individuals, families, and communities, and suggests multi-level interventions to curb the trend. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Mention how the shift from substance-based to behavioural addictions reflects deeper socio-digital vulnerabilities in a transforming society. Body Rise of behavioural addictions: Discuss digital access, psychological hooks, lack of regulation, and aspirational pressures. Broader societal impact: Mention effects on mental health, family breakdown, financial distress, and changing social values. Comprehensive interventions: Propose solutions like digital regulation, mental health outreach, education reforms, and community engagement. Conclusion Suggest that tackling behavioural addictions requires early awareness, strong digital ethics, and collaborative institutional response.
Why the question: A married couple committed suicide, reportedly depressed over the husband losing around Rs 5 lakh while gambling online.
Key Demand of the question: The question requires an examination of how behavioural addictions like online gambling are rising in India, their wider societal effects across individuals, families, and communities, and suggests multi-level interventions to curb the trend.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction Mention how the shift from substance-based to behavioural addictions reflects deeper socio-digital vulnerabilities in a transforming society.
• Rise of behavioural addictions: Discuss digital access, psychological hooks, lack of regulation, and aspirational pressures.
• Broader societal impact: Mention effects on mental health, family breakdown, financial distress, and changing social values.
• Comprehensive interventions: Propose solutions like digital regulation, mental health outreach, education reforms, and community engagement.
Conclusion Suggest that tackling behavioural addictions requires early awareness, strong digital ethics, and collaborative institutional response.