Internet abuse/Risk factors

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Objective edit

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

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

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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

  • 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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