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Internet abuse/Risk factors

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Introduction

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Objective

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This learning resource about Internet abuse addresses the following aspects:

  • 24/7 Connectivity
  • Social and Peer Influence
  • Psychological Factors
  • Technological Advancements
  • Mental Health and Emotional Vulnerability

Accessibility and Availability

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Ubiquitous Access: Easy access to the internet via smartphones, tablets, and computers makes it highly available to adolescents, leading to frequent and prolonged usage.

24/7 Connectivity

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The internet's constant availability allows adolescents to engage in online activities at any time, potentially leading to excessive use.

Social and Peer Influence

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  • Peer Pressure: Adolescents may feel pressure to be constantly connected and engage in online activities to fit in or keep up with peers who heavily use social media and other online platforms.
  • Social Acceptance: The desire for social acceptance and validation through online interactions can lead to excessive use of social media platforms.

Psychological Factors

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  • Escapism and Coping Mechanism: Adolescents experiencing stress, anxiety, or other emotional challenges might turn to the internet as a form of escape or a way to cope with their emotions.
  • Instant Gratification: The instant gratification provided by online activities, such as likes, comments, or rewards in games, can reinforce addictive behaviors.

Technological Advancements

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  • Engaging Content: Interactive and engaging content, such as online games, social media, and streaming platforms, are designed to capture and retain users' attention, potentially leading to addictive usage patterns.
  • Personalization and Algorithms: Algorithms that personalize content based on user preferences can encourage prolonged engagement, keeping adolescents hooked to online platforms.

Mental Health and Emotional Vulnerability

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  • Underlying Mental Health Conditions: Adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, loneliness, or low self-esteem may turn to the internet for solace, forming an addictive reliance on online interactions.
  • Lack of Offline Coping Skills: Insufficient coping mechanisms for dealing with stressors in real life can lead adolescents to seek comfort and distraction through excessive online engagement.

Target Group

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The target group for Internet abuse/Risk factors of the learning resource is

The target groups for Internet abuse/Risk factors of the learning resource are:

  • Bachelor/Master students with the subsect

Learning Tasks / Activities

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  • Look at the risk and response cycle for Risk Management and identify the intervention to measure risk factors and assign an appropriate risk mitigation strategy to that risk.
  • Identify challenges and requirements for your risk management workflow to be implemented in a specific community.

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See also

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