Chapter 11: Digital Self Flashcards
• is the aspect of the self that is expressed or shared with others through online interactions on the internet, specifically in social networking sites.
digital self
The sharing of personal information on social networking sites may be related to the strong desire of adolescents for ________ and ________. Similar can be said about adults
social approval and acceptance
According to them _____________________,the self is heavily influenced by feedback from others.
Interaction with significant others may be very influential to how one presents himself or herself in a virtual space.
• The views of others through online interactions (social networking) are so important that they become part of the self.
Personal information that individuals disclose through online interaction which others judge favorably through “liking” an d “reacting” contribute to positive self concepts.
Nevertheless, people try to present themselves in such way to impress-that is, to create positive impressions in the eyes of other people.
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-refers to an individual’s attempts, both conscious and unconscious, to control how he or she projects himself herself in social interactions.
SELF PRESENTATION
The wide spreads of online interactions has increased the opportunities to engage in ________________ and ___________________.
self- presentation and impression management.
the desire to create ___________ and to be “_________” by others may lead to consequences that can be risky to one’s security and mental health, such as
identity theft,
cyberbullying,
• gossiping as well as anxiety and depression.
positive impressions and liked
• provide channels for the dissemination of information, including information about gender identity and sexuality.
For this reason, better and accurate information is now becoming available.
THE INTERNET AND SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
Provides scientific knowledge on the application of psychological theories, concepts, and principles on gender identity and sexual orientation to benefit society and improve the lives of the members of the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, +) community.
In the pap website, online resources and publications on LGBTQ+ issues, resources, and information addresses bias and discrimination issues.
A measure prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression is developed with the increasing urgency to uphold human rights and to protect the dignity and equality of all persons of various sexual orientations.
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (PAP)
The ______________ defines technology as the application of information in the design, production, and utilization of goods and services, and in the organization of human activities.
Business Dictionary
-aims to protect the rights and welfare of the LGBTQ+ people in the Philippines.
• The act recognizes the important role of telecommunications and social media in protecting, particularly, the LGBTQ+ people from discriminatory acts.
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ACT
•include all types of electronic equipment and applications that use information in the form of numeric codes.
• includes the use of devices that process and use digital information such as computers and mobile phones.
•enabled volumes of information to be compressed in compact storage devices, so as to be easily contained and delivered, minimizing the time it takes for data to be transmitted.
•has immensely changed the pattern of working as well as the learning of new concepts, including communication.
For example, innovations in mobile phones has resulted in the widespread use of the internet and social networking
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
• The __________ has the fastest growing internet population in Southeast Asia. This can be rooted to majority of the Filipinos, particularly the youth, use the internet primarily for social networking which is mostly used for communication, information, and entertainment
Philippines
They allow the users to keep in touch, connect with people, and be updated on the activities and whereabouts of others.
However, the use of digital technology and online interactions limit face-to-face Interaction with others and has drawn people away from meaningful and intimate communication with families and friends.
Hence, the growing use of the internet and social networking sites changes the Social behaviors of individuals, families, and societies as a whole.
Mobile Phones
POSITIVE
the use of internet can improve one’s relationships through easier ways of communicating Social networking can be an Important facility for debates on current issues in the country such as political issues.
It can also be a facility to express the opinions, needs, and concerns of people
NEGATIVE
It is also through social networking that identity theft, false information, and fake news are able to circulate. This, the church, schools, and the government exert efforts to prevent and effectively manage the spread of identity theft, false information, and fake news in the country
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE OUTCOMES ON THE USE OF INTERNET
________________ should be a major concern, especially for adolescents who may not be entirely aware of the consequences of sharing private information online, for anyone to see.
Thus, adolescents are particularly susceptible to cyberbullying, gossips, and stalking.
PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL
