DIGITAL

• three major purposes of internet


  • social interaction,
  • information acquisition and generation,
  • entertainment.
• challenge of technology


  ensure that technology is used properly
• major concern of living in the digital era

  how technology shapes one’s sense of self and identity
• In an online environment, one’s role identity is vitally important in order for him/her to project him/herself in the said environment.
• digital identity


  identity a person claims in cyberspace
• Personalities, interests, values, and activities


  manifested in people’s online activities, especially on social media platforms, where they relate themselves to others in online environments.
• online disinhibition


  When people adopt fake identities, they are likely to engage in behaviours that they would not do in real life interactions.
• two categories of disinhibition effect


  • Benign disinhibition
  • toxic disinhibition
• Benign disinhibition


  occurs when people tend to disclose more on the internet than they would on real life
• toxic disinhibition


  when one uses rude language, bully or threaten others
• People engage in online disinhibition because of the following reasons:

  anonymity, virtual invisibility, asynchronous communication, and personal introjections.
• tips


  • Don’t post or do anything that will embarrass you (even in the future)
  • Avoid posting when experiencing strong emotions.
  • Choose your crowd even when offline.
  • Keep confidential information.
  • Respect others!