Digital vulnerability in young people: gender, age and online participation patterns

International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 28(1)

Published: Nov. 27, 2023

While the Internet is an important social environment, it can also be a devastating place with negative consequences for young people’s psychological well-being. This study examined associations among sociodemographic factors patterns of participation in online activities such as gambling, betting, shopping, videogames and eGames. A chi-square-test, Mann-Whitney U-test multivariate correspondence analysis survey administered to 1500 people (aged 18 35) found gender differences regard digital vulnerability. Young women’s habits emotional experience (insecurity, pressure, helplessness, feeling empty anxiety) contribute increased risk. Younger men participate leisure perceived less risky (videogames eGames), while older have higher level riskier (betting gambling), which are associated emotions. subjects emotions insecurity shame through most their daily time on media.

Language: Английский

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Internet Risk Perception: Development and Validation of a Scale for Adults

European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(11), P. 1581 - 1593

Published: Nov. 1, 2022

Despite the importance of Internet risk perception, no instrument currently exists that measures this awareness in Spanish population. The goal study was to provide information on studies validity and reliability Risk Perception (IRP) Scale for adult citizens. We began with a literature review validation using mixed panel 20 participants. analyzed degree which subjects agreed or disagreed criteria evaluated, including contributions improving instrument, performed pilot test 517 adults aged 18 77. Construct were various statistical analyses. results from confirmatory factor analysis showed sufficient accuracy data parameters indicated an excellent fit all items. version scale is reliable valid use investigate perception people over years age.

Language: Английский

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Algılanan Psikolojik Dışlanma ve Sosyal Dışlanma ile İnternet Kullanma Alışkanlıkları Arasındaki İlişki: Öz Duyarlığın Rolü

Külliye, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(2), P. 398 - 418

Published: Aug. 30, 2024

İnternet kullanımının birçok avantajı olmasına rağmen, bazen kişilerin işlerini ve sorumluluklarını aksatacak, fiziksel psikolojik sağlıklarına zarar verebilecek bir bağımlılık seviyesine ulaşma potansiyeli bulunmaktadır. Aşırı internet kullanımına veya bağımlılığına yol açma olasılığı yüksek değişkenlerden biri dışlanmadır. Öz duyarlık ise olumsuz yaşam olaylarının ortaya çıkarabileceği davranışsal duygusal tepkileri önleyici tampon işlevi görebilecek bireysel özelliktir. Bu noktadan hareketle, algılanan dışlanma sosyal ile bağımlılığı arasındaki olası ilişkide öz duyarlılığın aracı değişken olarak rol oynayıp oynamadığının incelenmesi bu araştırmanın amacıdır. Araştırmanın örneklemini Türkiye’de devlet üniversitesinde eğitim gören toplamda 457 üniversite öğrencisi oluşturmuştur. Veri toplama amacıyla kişisel bilgi formu, Duyarlık Ölçeği, Bağımlılığı Ölçeği Sosyal Dışlanma kullanılmıştır. Sonuçlar bağımlılığının hem de pozitif yönde ilişkili olduğunu göstermiştir. negatif ilişkilidir. Yapısal eşitlik modeli yürütülen aracılık analizi sonuçları duyarlığın tam rolü

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The individual and combined effectiveness of virtual reality and interval Nordic walking on the cardiorespiratory hemodynamic and central adiposity among internet addiction adolescents

Published: Nov. 22, 2024

Physical Inactivity caused by internet addiction (IA) in adolescents is one of the world’s most serious health issues and technology-based intervention exercise training methods are being developed to control it. This study sought examine potential influences 2- 4-week-virtual-reality (VR) program with/without interval Nordic walking (INW) on hemodynamical-cardiorespiratory central adiposity indices among internet-addicted adolescents. A randomized controlled trial design was conducted 150 individuals randomly assigned VR, INW, VR + groups regarding sexes. In every specific group, participants performed three protocols (i.e., INW) 60-minute sessions/week for 2 and/or 4 weeks, except group. The measurements were at different phases baseline, 4-week-protocol interventions). Following INW protocols, a significant increase decrease detected VO2max MVO2 respectively, especially girls (p < 0.001). BAI values showed improvements 0.01), VR-boy group following weeks with has benefits status could be considered an important non-pharmacologic strategy prevent sedentary maintain wellness

Language: Английский

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The Relationship Between Social Network Use and Students’ Quality of Life

Majallah-i dānishgāh-i ̒ulum-i pizishkī-i Kirmān., Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 31(6), P. 299 - 304

Published: Dec. 17, 2024

Background: The availability and use of various social networks influence individuals’ lives. This survey aimed to determine students’ quality life its relationship with internet in the shadow COVID-19 outbreak. Methods: descriptive was performed on 350 eligible students from Alborz University Medical Sciences 2021. Participants were recruited through convenience sampling. Data collected using three questionnaires covering socioeconomic status, networks, life, a sociodemographic checklist. data analyzed SPSS version 25. Results: In this study, average age participants 22.42±2.8 years, an daily network usage 3.76±2.11 hours. mean score 62.9±16.9, for engagement 49.87±9.3. A significant association found between scores both type used time spent these platforms. Within dimensions use, (B=-0.230) served as negative predictor, while 4-5 hours (B=0.196) positive predictor scores. Conclusion: study findings indicate connection Internet life. Therefore, it is imperative address that particularly important.

Language: Английский

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Does Internet Use Affect Citizens’ Perception of Social Safety? A Cross-Sectional Survey in China

Systems, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(6), P. 232 - 232

Published: Nov. 24, 2022

Since the advent of Internet has changed how risk information develops and disseminates, citizens’ perception alters correspondingly. Although extant studies have explored impacts use on citizens, only a few focused social safety exclusively. This study examined effect frequency with 2017 China Social Survey data. It found that significant negative impact perception. Compared to non-users, probability perceiving society as very safe decreases significantly by 2.3% for users. Subsequently, this avoided endogeneity issues employing Bioprobit CMP methods, robustness check adopted propensity score matching methods. In general, it supported results in benchmark regression. The heterogeneity analysis indicated had higher citizens western region, rural household registration, middle-aged groups. suggests establishment comprehensive mechanism regulate online involving governments, industrial organizations, users may improve governance effectiveness. addition, education targeting literacy is required enable more rational citizen participation Internet.

Language: Английский

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Citizens’ reflections on an open, distance intergenerational program for online risk prevention

Digital Education Review, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 44, P. 45 - 53

Published: Dec. 29, 2023

Online risks are a concern for citizens in the digital society. Many sectors of population lack training to face, prevent and solve problematic situations arising from Internet use. University researchers innovation agents small towns southern Spain carrying out an educational programme 13 intergenerational workshops strengthen competence citizenship involving 239 participants. The main objective this article is describe interpret shared reflections on various related use technology. A content analysis 864 experiences contained seven dimensions 31 categories carried out. results show that participating characterised by high awareness online risks, they tend seek help concrete solutions issues data security, excessive mobile phones scams frauds. We propose need develop fully digital, responsible tech-savvy integrated model education focused protecting well-being rights citizens.

Language: Английский

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