scholarly journals THREATS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXCESSIVE USE OF THE INTERNET BY YOUNG PEOPLE. AN ATTEMPT TO DEFINE THE PHENOMENON AND A RESEARCH REPORT

Probacja ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 74-94
Author(s):  
Łukasz Kwadrans ◽  
Ivan Rác
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Early Response ◽  
Research Report ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Public Response ◽  
Alcohol And Drugs ◽  
Intervention Measures ◽  
Basic Concepts ◽  
The Law ◽  
Use Of The Internet

The text is an analysis of the phenomenon of netoholism based on foreign literature, especially Czech and Slovak literature, as well as own research. The authors point out problems aff ecting young people and challenges in the field of prevention, probation, and early response to Internet addiction. It becomes a challenge both for changes in the law, prevention, diagnosis, or reaction of assistance services, to the implementation of the educational function of the school. The authors propose inclusion in preventive programs regarding other addictions, most often from alcohol and drugs, also activities related to the prevention of netoholism. Own research confi rms disturbing conclusions from the analysed works, reports and publications of other authors. This is only a description and diagnosis of the problem, which may lead to further research, studies, analyses, as well as seeking its solutions or formulating recommendations. The text certainly allowed to defi ne basic concepts, and through the presentation of research results it will inspire to take intervention measures in the context of the practice of applying the law, as well as its possible changes in the areas allowing prevention, diagnosis and treatment as well as proper public response to this type of addiction.

Wykorzystywanie Internetu przez dzieci i młodzież – pozytywne i praktyczne aspekty oraz zagrożenia

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 193-203
Author(s):  
Ewa Kłak ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Constant Attention ◽  
Mobile Access ◽  
Huge Impact ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
A Current

The Internet is a tool that enables knowledge and information to spread rapidly, which has a huge impact on the development of person and society. It has a particularly significant impact on the young generation that eagerly use its benefits for the entertainment, communication and information purposes. A mobile phone plays an increasing role here, as it enables continuous, mobile access to the network. However, the effects of using the Internet in everyday life can be positive (e.g. learning) but also negative (e.g. addictions). Research shows that the time spent by young people online is constantly increasing. This causes concern among parents and carers. The use of the Internet by children and adolescents is a current and important topic, that requires constant attention and continuation of research, as well as education of users, parents and teachers on the proper use of the Internet.

THE INFLUENCE OF GENDER AND FAMILY IN ONLINE PARTICIPATION OF TEENAGERS AT SOCIAL RISK

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 301
Author(s):  
Eglė Gerulaitienė ◽  
Jolita Šidagytė
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Young People ◽  
Public Space ◽  
Virtual Space ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Social Risk ◽  
Online Participation ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Satisfaction Of Needs ◽  
Mass Information

Internet is a mean of mass information and fulfills the traditional functions of a public space without doubts. Participation in the virtual space is defined as a problematic use of the Internet process which damages the disadvantaged young person's personality, which is already characterized by a lack of social skills, communication, feelings of expression issues. The majority of young people are attracted by internet space, by its anonymity and availability. The aim of the research is to analyze the influence of gender and family aspects in online participation of teenagers at social risk. The research showed that the internet provides the great and additional opportunities to teenagers at social risk, something they don’t get in their families. Children living with grandparents or with only one parent are more active users of Internet social networks in comparison with other children. They seldom recognize the Internet dangers and more quickly become emotionally dependent on the Internet. The adults’ control or its absence determines the expression and frequency of online participation of teenagers at social risk. The girls more frequently recognize the dangers of virtual space than the boys do; but the girls use to publish more information about themselves. The research results show that the participation of teenagers at social risk in social networks is unconscious. Young people are not able to “filter” and select proper information, usually equate the virtual world with reality. Online participation of teenagers is reasoned by satisfaction of needs, parents’ inattention and search for new acquaintances.

scholarly journals Self-Destructive Online Content: Features of Attitude and Response of Adolescents and Youth

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-91
Author(s):  
G.U. Soldatova ◽  
S.N. Ilyukhina
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Digital Culture ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Content ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Online Behavior ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Psychological Assistance

The paper examines the most common types of self-destructive online behavior of adolescents and young people (self-harm, suicide, and eating disorders), which are reflected on the Internet in the form of self-destructive content. We present the results of the empirical study on the perception of and reactions to self-destructive content and content about psychological assistance by 15—17-year-old adolescents and 18—25-year-old youths. The yielded data confirms that adolescents and young people are active consumers of self-destructive online content. Based on the analysis of the role of gender, age differences, and differences in the use of the Internet in responding to the aforementioned types of self-destructive content, we marked out a risk group, represented by adolescents and young people who show increased attention to self-destructive online content, as well as those who use the Internet more intensively and are more often subjected to various types of violence in real life. We emphasize the importance of developing effective online prevention measures for self-destructive behavior in adolescents and young people, nurturing a digital culture of online behavior, and raising digital competence, allowing for the creation of a safe and comfortable online space.

scholarly journals O MARCO CIVIL DA INTERNET NO BRASIL: DIREITOS, DEVERES E PROGRAMAS

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Doval Mendes
Keyword(s):  
Civil Rights ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Freedom Of Expression ◽  
Good Time ◽  
The Internet ◽  
The Core ◽  
Keywords Internet ◽  
The Law ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Made In

O artigo objetiva analisar a Lei n� 12.965/2014, que disciplinou o uso da Internet no Brasil. Com base na interpreta��o de seus dispositivos, na revis�o da literatura e na observa��o da jurisprud�ncia, o estudo centra-se em tr�s aspectos do denominado marco civil da Internet: os direitos garantidos, os deveres institu�dos e os programas almejados. Quanto aos direitos, o foco est� nos usu�rios, tra�ando um panorama geral e abordando especificamente as d�vidas quanto � inviolabilidade das comunica��es via Internet face �s disposi��es constitucionais pertinentes. Quanto aos deveres, os objetos s�o a manuten��o dos registros pelos servidores e sua responsabiliza��o civil, estabelecendo-se compara��o com o quadro jurisprudencial anterior ao diploma legal. Finalmente, quanto aos programas, o cerne da discuss�o � o desejado sopesamento legislativo de princ�pios constitucionais, com o debate sobre a preval�ncia da liberdade de express�o. Na conclus�o, destacam-se a boa hora em que veio a legisla��o e sua feitura no melhor espa�o para regula��es desse tipo, o Parlamento. Sem preju�zo, s�o apresentadas as preocupa��es quanto a poss�veis restri��es de direitos, quanto a formas de fiscaliza��o do cumprimento dos deveres e quanto � necess�ria densifica��o de conte�dos das normas ainda abertas do diploma. Palavras-chave: Internet. Marco civil. Brasil Abstract: The article analyzes the Law No. 12.965/2014, which regulates the use of the Internet in Brazil. Based on the interpretation of its provisions, the literature review, and observation of jurisprudence, the study focuses on three aspects of the called civil rights framework for Internet: guaranteed rights, imposed obligations and targeted programs. With regard to rights, the focus is on users, tracing an overview and specifically addressing questions concerning the inviolability of Internet communications under the related constitutional provisions. With respect to obligations, the objects are the maintenance of records by servers and their civil liability, comparing the new law and the previous jurisprudential framework. Finally, regarding the programs, the core of the discussion is the desired legislative assessment of constitutional principles, paying attention to the debate over the prevalence of freedom of expression. In conclusion, the highlights are the good time of the legislation and the fact that it was made in the best space for such regulations, the Parliament. Notwithstanding, the article presents concerns about possible restrictions of rights, forms of the enforcement of obligations and required densification of the contents of the law. Keywords: Internet. Civil Rights Framework. Brazil.

scholarly journals INTERNET, CIBERSEXO Y CONSUMO DE ALCOHOL: ESTUDIO PRELIMINAR EN ADOLESCENTES

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 507
Author(s):  
Jesús Castro Calvo ◽  
Rafael Ballester Arnal ◽  
Maria Dolores Gil Llario ◽  
Vicente Morell Mengual ◽  
Pedro Salmerón Sanchez
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Young People ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
The Internet ◽  
General Knowledge ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Internet Abuse ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Deep Relationship ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract:The widespread use of the Internet has facilitated that young people become sexually active on the Internet. Some studies suggest that alcohol consumption or abuse of Internet are factors that influence the practice of cybersex. For this reason, we propose this work in order to explore the relationship between these variables and cybersex. Taking a sample of 127 students 14 years old, we have found that there is a deep relationship between Internet abuse, cybersex, and different aspects of alcohol consumption. From these results, we discuss important implications for the nosological status and general knowledge of Internet sex.Keywords: Cybersex, Internet addiction, Alcohol, teenagersResumen:El uso generalizado de Internet ha facilitado que cada vez sean más los jóvenes que inician su actividad sexual en Internet. Algunos estudios apuntan que el consumo de alcohol o el abuso de Internet son factores que influyen en la práctica del cibersexo, por lo que planteamos este trabajo con el objetivo de explorar la relación entre cibersexo y las variables mencionadas. Tomando una muestra de 127 estudiantes de 14 años, se constata que efectivamente existe una profunda relación entre consumo abusivo de Internet y cibersexo, y que éstas a su vez se relacionan con distintos  aspectos del consumo de alcohol. De estos resultados se derivan importantes implicaciones para el estatus nosológico y el conocimiento general del sexo en Internet.Palabras clave: Cibersexo, adicción a Internet, alcohol, Adolescentes

Cyberstalking

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Karen Paullet ◽  
Adnan Chawdhry
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Business Education ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Social Lives ◽  
The Law ◽  
Use Of The Internet

The internet has become a medium for people to communicate locally or globally in business, education, and their social lives. The increased use of the internet has created an impact on the number of online harassing/cyberstalking cases. This exploratory study of 121 undergraduate students seeks to examine the extent to which cyberstalking is prevalent. This study argues that cyberstalking and harassment will only decrease when the extent of the problem is fully understood and potential victims and law enforcement understand the protections necessary under the law.

Accessing Global Information

2012 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 22-42
Author(s):  
Benina Gould ◽  
Yayah Khisbiyah ◽  
Jeffrey B. Gould
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Young People ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Muslim World ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Global Information ◽  
Pluralistic Society ◽  
Muslim Countries ◽  
Patterns Of Use ◽  
Use Of The Internet

Internet use, an important portal for globalization, has grown dramatically in both Muslim and non-Muslim countries. Little is known about students’ use of the Internet to obtain information about current Islamic and non-Islamic issues. Sixty-one students ‒ ages fifteen to nineteen from three pesantrens, three madrasahs, and one secular high school in Solo, Indonesia ‒ were surveyed and classified as expressing conservative (twenty-seven), modernist (twenty-four), and moderate (ten) views. They were asked to recommend three Internet sites and the reasons for their choice. We found that regardless of student outlook the Internet was not a major source of Islamic or non-Islamic news. Fifty-five sites were recommended, indicating there were no universally popular sites. Students tended to favor sites that were in keeping with their views. However, all three types of schools had studentswith modernist, conservative, and moderate views.These findings support Indonesia’s uniqueness as a pluralistic society in the Muslim world. Although we found limited use of the Internet and a lack of uniformly popular sites in 2009, the Internet has the potential to influence young people in the future. It will be important to follow the patterns of use by Indonesian youth in pesantrens and other schools to assess if this pluralism persists or extremists’ sites grow in popularity.

Young People, Sexual Content and Solicitation Online

2011 ◽  
pp. 338-356
Author(s):  
Kareena McAloney ◽  
Joanne E. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Child Pornography ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Sexually Explicit Material ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Sexual Predators ◽  
Sexually Explicit ◽  
Use Of The Internet

Young people can potentially be exposed to sexual material from a variety of sources, both accidentally and purposefully. One such source, the internet, plays host to a vast array of information and imagery, among which sexually explicit material and pornography are in high concentration. Indeed within this virtual catalogue of material it is possible to find both adult and child pornography, particularly if one is aware of the correct methods of accessing such content. This chapter provides an in-depth overview of current knowledge regarding young people’s exposure to and experiences of sexual material and sexual predators online, including those particular aspects of young people’s online interactions that make them vulnerable to receive unwanted sexual material and solicitation. The authors then discuss the use of the Internet for the sexual exploitation of children and young people both in the nature of sexual material to which they are exposed to online including the transmission of images of child pornography and molestation, the processes by which young people access sexual material online, the solicitation of children by sexual predators in targeting young people and how young people in turn come to interact with sexual predators online. Finally they address current mechanisms designed to protect children and young people as they engage in online activities.

Theoretical and Empirical Background to the eBook

2017 ◽  
pp. 150-172
Author(s):  
Azza A Abubaker ◽  
Joan Lu
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Education Level ◽  
The Other ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Sentence Structure ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
History Of ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Textual Content

A textbook in any e-educational system is an important element that requires a closer look at its components and structure, as well as identifying the barriers that affect the level of learning. This can be achieved in different aspects such as the analysis of textual content or sentence structure which is one of the concerns of linguists. On the other hand, examining the textual content can determine the appropriateness of the education level for students. This type of assessment is part of educators' concerns and by examining and defining the factors that could affect reading a text on screen, this is usually related to the way of displaying text such as font size, colour, background colour, amount of text and the location of the text on the screen. This is a key focus of this research. In this chapter, the concern will be to define the concepts and the structure of an e- document as a starting point to investigate the usability of e-texts as it covers the following: definition of e-document; history of eBook; structure of e-textbook; contribution of e-textbook for education; comparison between reading electronic and paper book; young people and the use of the internet and computer; statistical data for using the internet in Arabic countries; designing an e-textbook.

Cyberkids or divided generations? Characterising young people’s internet use in the UK with generic, continuum or typological models

2011 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1104-1122 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Holmes
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Empirical Basis ◽  
Latent Class Analyses ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
The Uk

Young people are often characterised as cyberkids in reference to an assumed intense engagement and natural affinity with the internet. This article critiques the empirical basis for such claims and explores two alternative perspectives: namely, continua of use and typologies of use. Using UK data on 12–15 year old home internet users, a series of descriptive and latent class analyses of young people’s internet use is presented. Results show there is little support for cyberkid characterisations and a proposed continuum of use is also shown to not fit the data. A three-way typology of use is instead presented which suggests a third of young home internet users make only limited use of the internet and the remaining two-thirds diverge into informational and creational/communicative users. These findings are used to argue that Mannheim’s notion of generational units may be a useful way to characterise young people’s internet use.

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