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What is a potential negative effect of high use of digital technology?
What is a potential negative effect of high use of digital technology?
- Improved emotional stability
- Increased sense of security
- Enhanced social skills
- Obsessive and addictive behavior (correct)
How do mobile phones impact people's sense of security in public spaces?
How do mobile phones impact people's sense of security in public spaces?
- They create more isolation from others.
- They enable access to known others like police. (correct)
- They contribute to feelings of anxiety.
- They distract users from their surroundings.
Which statement best describes the relationship between technology and emotional balance?
Which statement best describes the relationship between technology and emotional balance?
- Technology has no effect on emotional states.
- Obsessive technology use can impair emotional balance. (correct)
- Technology usage always ensures emotional balance.
- High technology usage leads to better emotional health.
What perception do people have regarding mobile phones when it comes to personal safety?
What perception do people have regarding mobile phones when it comes to personal safety?
Which of the following statements about digital technology is true?
Which of the following statements about digital technology is true?
Flashcards
Negative effects of excessive technology use
Negative effects of excessive technology use
When people rely heavily on technology, especially their phones, it can lead to negative impacts on their well-being. This can include things like feeling anxious or depressed and spending too much time on their devices.
Security & Technology
Security & Technology
Having your phone with you can make you feel safer in public, particularly if you can easily contact help if needed.
Phones as a self-defense tool
Phones as a self-defense tool
Mobile phones give people a sense of control because they offer the possibility to contact others, like the police, giving them a sense of security.
Study Notes
Effects of Digital Technology on Citizens
- Digital technologies have advanced rapidly, impacting global populations, trade, public services, development, and literacy.
- They have both positive and negative effects on emotions, ethical values, and social well-being.
- Negative effects include threats to privacy, eroding ethical and cultural values, increasing inequality, and contributing to security concerns.
Effects on Emotions
- Digital technology use intricately influences emotional processes.
- Technology use can alter a person's emotional and mental state.
- Technology influences how people feel and behave, and their relationships.
- Moderate use of technology can have positive impacts. However, excessive use can have negative impacts.
Self-Control
- Digital technology can help people control, express, and manage emotions, especially in workplace settings.
- Face-to-face interactions can be emotionally aggressive; digital communication can offer more controlled interaction, such as working remotely.
- Digital communication may be seen as less emotionally charged than face-to-face interaction.
- Interpretation of emotions through digital interactions may be easier via video.
Fostering Socialization
- Technology can enable individuals to communicate and maintain interpersonal relationships.
- Social interactions online may lead to more constructive relationships and wellbeing outcomes, instead of social comparison.
Maintaining Emotional Balance
- Domestication of digital technologies at home can enable easier coordination and negotiation of family/friend communication, emotional balance, stress management and everyday activities.
Supporting Happiness and Well-being
- Digital interactions, such as video calls or social media, can provide a sense of purpose, joy, connection, and positive interactions.
- Social media can facilitate emotional expression, inspiration, and potentially reduce feelings of depression.
Regulating Emotions
- Technology provides tools for wellness and wellbeing, aiding in skills like mindfulness and emotional regulation.
- Access to these resources makes it easier to manage emotions.
Providing a Sense of Security
- Technologies such as mobile phones can provide a sense of security in public spaces by enabling access to emergency services or trusted contacts.
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This quiz explores the multifaceted effects of digital technology on citizens, focusing on its influence on emotions, ethical values, and social wellbeing. Topics include both positive and negative impacts, as well as considerations of self-control and emotional management in digital communications.
