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2.2 Impact of unsafe or inappropriate use of digital technology - Coggle…
2.2 Impact of unsafe or inappropriate use of digital technology
Cyberbullying
Psychological Impacts
What it occurs on
Instant messaging, online chats
Online forum, chat rooms, message boards
Text messaging apps
Email
Social Media e.g. WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram.
Online gaming communities
Effects:
Damage online reputation and concerns
Permanent:
Negative reputation online, if not dealt with can impact a persons employment, admission to university etc.
Persistent:
24/7 access granted by digital devices, no relief from barrage of abuse as with traditional form of bullying
Hard to notice:
Difficult to notice as adults may not be aware/witness online content
Examples of cyberbullying
Sending neutral messages which tells the recipient something unpleasant or unusual
Bombarding someone to the point they're being harassed
Posting hurtful comments about people on social media
Sending email, texts or instant messages to people with hurtful content
Pretending to be someone else by creating a fake online profile
Spreading rumors/gossip about someone online
Emotional Impact
Isolation
Victims can often be excluded from groups and left feeling alone
Anger
Many victims plot revenge on cyber bully and retaliate
Humiliation
Information online in posts can be seen by numbers of people which can make it embarrassing and feeling exposed
Powerless
Victim does not know who the bully is, making them feel insecure and powerless. As there is little they can do on the platform used
Mental health impacts
Low self- esteem
Cyber bullies often look for things to make a person feel vulnerable like how they dress or how they speak
Employment / academic issues
Victims lost interest in work/academic studies. Often results in an They find it hard to concentrate and work studies will suffer
Anxiety and depression
Trying to handle cyberbullying can make a victim stressed. Increasing sense of isolation and destroy personal confidence
Behavioural impacts
Use of drugs
Attempt to lose themselves and gain some form of mental relief
Carrying weapons
Because they feel unsafe and threatened they may carry a weapon to protect themselves
Physical Impacts
Stomach and gastro issues
Stress and anxiety can ultimately lead to ulcers, abdominal pain, sickness etc
Sleeping disorders
Nightmares, insomnia or sleeping too much
Eating disorders
Eating habits may change, such as skipping meals or binge eating. Since they feel like their life is out of control
Mental Health
Social Media
Research shown there is link between social media and negative mental health
Social anxiety disorder
Fear of 'missing out', not being included or missing a social event
Anxiety based on self esteem and the belief they have been forgotten about
Results in a person constantly checking their phones for posts or messages
Causes
Advertisements form businesses
Social pressure to share content
Comparing owns lifestyle and possessions with other curated content
Triggers of Stress caused through the use of Digital Technology
Spend too much time using social media
Too busy to eat at regular meal times
Sleep is disturbed by having digital technology in bedroom
No time for themselves to just relax
Try to juggle too many things even though they are comfortable using digital technology
Constantly on their digital device
Gaming
Gaming Addiction
The compulsive playing of online games that can cause physical / mental issues.
Inability to stop playing online games for extended periods of time
Obsessed with online gaming and it dominates their lives, impacting relationships and life ambitions
Online gaming can cause chemical changes to brain. Playing games regardless of the negative impacts on their lives
Research shown that addition can impact on social life, view of world. life ambitions etc
Addiction
Gambling
More accessible to people, available anytime and anywhere.
Contributing issues
Smartphones
Numerous gambling apps can be installed and linked easily to bank accounts, encouraging betting
Online accounts
Encouraged to setup an online account linked to their bank account
Secrecy
Online gambling can be kept secret.
Physical Impacts
Eye Strain
Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)
Symptoms
Itchy, burning, watery eyes
Dry eye
Double and/or blurred vision
Difficulty with focusing
Sensitivity to light
Headaches
Repetitive Strain Injury
Areas it effects
Forearms and elbows
Wrists and hands
Neck and shoulders
Symptoms
Throbbing
Tingling/numbness
Stiffness
Pain, aching or tenderness
Weakness
Cramp
This can be described as pain felt in the muscles, nerves and tendons caused by repetitive movement and overuse.
Posture
Nerve pain, headaches and arthritis
Neck and spine being moved out of alignment by leaning over 30 to 40 degrees.
Strain to muscle and ligaments of the spine and neck
Lack of movement e.g. sat at a desk for 8hrs can also cause neck and spine issues.
Other factors to consider
Reduction of physical activity
Overuse of Digital technology means we are less active in our social and work environments leading to issues with obesity etc.
Disturbed sleep patterns
Digital technology emits a blue light that can interrupt our natural sleep pattern.
Mitigating Techniques
Regulating the use of Digital Technology
Limit amount of time spent on social media, avoid browsing aimlessly, when done log off
Set goals to read 10-30 pages of an interesting book, complete a task etc
Choose to do more outdoor activities that are not reliant on technology like, bike riding
Set yourself projects - learning a new skill
Turn off all digital devices in bedroom before sleeping
Report misuse to relevant authority
Identify the relevant authorities
Speak to family and/or friends
Notify the social media hosts
Report to a teacher, manager or human resource department
Report to the police
Self exclusion
User removes themselves from accessing activities such as online gambling and overuse of apps, social media etc
A user may ask a gambler provider to exclude them from gambling/using their site
Could be between 6 and 12 months. Legal requirements that online gambling providers offer this service in the UK
Online Gambling organisations also allow spending limits to be set
Display screen equipment (DSE) and
workstation assessment
Employers have to comply with regulations and carry out regular workstation and DSE assessments
Employers must by law:
Carry out DSE workstation assessments
Reduce risks by ensuring that DSE users take regular breaks and do a different type of work
Reimburse costs of DSE user eye tests
Provide employees with training and information