Internet abuse/Risk factors
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Objective[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
The internet's constant availability allows adolescents to engage in online activities at any time, potentially leading to excessive use.
Social and Peer Influence[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- 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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