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 Alarm - The initial stage of the GAS, when the body is preparing for stress.  Albularyo - A Filipino folk healer or spiritual practitioner believed to possess supernatural powers and the ability to cure illnesses, remove curses, or provide guidance on personal matters.  Animism - It is the belie...

 Alarm - The initial stage of the GAS, when the body is preparing for stress.  Albularyo - A Filipino folk healer or spiritual practitioner believed to possess supernatural powers and the ability to cure illnesses, remove curses, or provide guidance on personal matters.  Animism - It is the belief that all objects and phenomena have a spiritual essence.  Atheism - It is the belief that there is no god or gods.  Back Stage - The private aspect of an individual's life, where they express their true selves without the constraints of social media performance.  Bahala Na - A Filipino expression reflecting a relaxed and trusting attitude towards life's events, often with a sense of resignation to divine will.  Bayanihan - A Filipino spirit of communal unity and cooperation, exemplified through collective effort and mutual assistance.  Benign disinhibition - It occurs when people tend to self-disclose more on the internet than they would in real life or go out of their way to help someone or show kindness.  Body - This Innermost part of our material self, enabling us to engage with the world and absorb life's experiences.  Clothing - It serves as an extension of our physical selves, allowing us to showcase our personalities and convey our social standing and cultural affiliations.  Cognitive Response - Changes in thinking or understanding due to stress.  Colonial Mentality - An attitude characterized by a preference for foreign products, cultures, or practices over one's own, often stemming from historical colonial influences.  Commitment - A pledge or dedication to pursue a particular course of action.  Crab Mentality - A metaphorical term describing a tendency to pull down others' successes or achievements out of envy or resentment.  Challenge - A difficult or demanding task or obstacle.  Clarity - The attribute of being clear, distinct, and easy to understand.  Citizen - It refers to the legal member with rights and political obligations in a political community.  Digital Detoxification - A deliberate period of disengagement from social media to reduce its influence and promote mental well-being.  Digital Footprint - It is the record of your interaction with the digital world.  Digital Footprint - It is like an invisible report card that accumulates over the years and is a general reflection of our online activity.  Digital Self - The representation of oneself in the digital world, particularly through social media platforms.  Digital world - It is a virtual space where people can interact with each other and with information through computers and other electronic devices.  Distress - Negative stress that can be overwhelming and debilitating.  Dungan - It is a Bisaya term which described to be extremely delicate and light for the physical world.  Duwende - The Filipino version of dwarfs, goblins, or elves.  E-commerce - People can shop for and purchase products and services online.  Empathy - It is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It is a cognitive process that involves putting yourself in another person's shoes and seeing the world from their perspective.  Engkanto - In Filipino folklore, a nature spirit or guardian believed to inhabit natural places and protect the environment.  Eustress - Positive stress that can be motivating and energizing.  Exhaustion - The third stage of the GAS, when the body is unable to cope with stress and starts to break down.  Facebook - it refers to the most widely used social media application since it can be accessed for free.  Family-orientation - Filipino value that they place a high value on family ties and spend a lot of time with their loved ones.  Fixed Mindset - The belief that intelligence and abilities are fixed and cannot be changed.  Focus - The ability to concentrate on a specific goal or task.  Front Stage - The public persona that individuals present on social media, reflecting the image they want to project.  General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) - A model for understanding the body's response to stress.  Goffman - He claimed that our life is a series of social interactions and performances where people act themselves on a daily basis.  Growth Mindset - The belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort and learning.  Guard your privacy - Avoid using easily guessable passwords or reusing passwords across multiple accounts.  Home - It serves as our physical haven, providing us with shelter, solace, and a sense of belonging, often adorned with personal belongings that hold emotional significance and reflect our distinctive tastes.  Hospitality - Filipinos are known for their warm and welcoming nature. They are eager to share their food, homes, and culture with guests from all over the world.  Hypothalamus - A part of the brain that controls various bodily functions, including the stress response.  Immediate family - Part of the material self that play a crucial role in shaping our identity and values, offering us love, unwavering support, and a sense of belonging.  Kapre - A Filipino mythical creature that can be considered the counterpart of Canada’s “Sasquatch”.  Kapwa - A Filipino concept embodying the shared identity and interconnectedness of all people.  Kinship Ties - Social connections between individuals based on family relationships, such as parents, siblings, and extended family members.  Kugon - A Filipino term referring to a type of grass known for its rapid growth and quick burning, used metaphorically to describe a lack of perseverance or commitment.  Lack of contentment - Excessive focus on material possessions can hinder true happiness and cause emotional distress.  Life - The most valuable thing in life that cannot be bought with money.  Life Goals - A person's long-term objectives or aspirations that guide their future direction.  Locked in - Establishing a firm commitment to achieving a goal.  Logotherapy - A psychotherapeutic approach developed by Viktor Frankl, emphasizing the importance of finding meaning and purpose in life as a driving force for resilience and well-being.  Mañana Habit - A tendency to procrastinate or postpone tasks until a later time, often associated with a relaxed and carefree approach to life.  Mambabarang - A Cebuano term for a form of witchcraft involving the use of potions or charms to inflict harm or misfortune upon others.  Mangkukusim - A Kapampangan term for a form of witchcraft involving the use of spells or incantations to achieve desired outcomes or influence events.  Manananem - A Pangasinan term for a form of witchcraft involving the use of dolls or effigies to harm or control others.  Managtatanem - An Ilocano term for a form of witchcraft involving the use of plants or herbs for magical purposes, such as healing, divination, or influencing relationships.  Material self - Our possessions and the extensions of our identity.  Materialistic - It refers to individuals that characterized by an excessive focus on acquiring and possessing material items, wealth, and physical goods, often placing these at the core of their values and priorities.  Materialistic purchases - These are the possessions bring temporary comfort but not lasting joy.  Materialism - An individual's belief in the importance of possessions and their impact on happiness.  Mental Self-Care - This involves taking care of your mental and emotional health to reduce stress, improve mood, and boost cognitive function.  Monotheism - It is the belief in only one God or deity. It is a relatively recent form of religion, and it is practiced by the three Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.  Motivation - The driving force behind an individual's actions or behavior.  Nicolao - He describes joyless material possessions as items that result in comfort but not pleasure.  Netizen - A citizen who uses the Internet as a way of participating in political society (for example, exchanging views, providing information, and voting).  Nuclear Family - A type of family that consists of a married couple and their children. This is the most traditional type of family, and it is still the most common in many parts of the world.  Online Disinhibition - It refers to people who adopt fake identities, they are likely to engage in behaviors that they would not do in real-life interactions, known as online disinhibition  Online education - People can take courses and earn degrees online.  Online identity - It is the sum of all our characteristics and our interactions  Overcome Procrastination - The ability to overcome the tendency to delay or postpone tasks.  Pakikisama - A Filipino concept emphasizing the importance of maintaining harmonious relationships and social harmony.  Parakaraw - A Bicolano term for a form of witchcraft or sorcery believed to have the power to inflict harm or misfortune upon others.  Partial identity - It is a subset of characteristics that make up our identity  Patriotism - It’s an attitude that often involves a sense of duty and a commitment to contributing positively to the well-being of the country.  Personal - An information such as your full name, address, phone number, email address, and birthdate.  Personalistic Politics - A political approach emphasizing personal relationships and loyalties over institutional structures or ideological principles.  Persona - It the partial identity we create that represents ourselves in a specific situation  Physical Response - Changes in physical health due to stress.  Physical Self-Care - This involves taking care of your body's physical needs to maintain good health and well-being.  Political Culture - Shared values, beliefs, and norms influencing political behavior within a society.  Political Self: The individual's comprehension of their role and responsibilities as a citizen within a political system.  Politics - The process of obtaining and exercising power within a group or community.  Polytheism - It is the belief in multiple gods or deities.  Possessiveness - An excessive desire to retain ownership and control over one's belongings.  Prayer - A form of communication with a higher power, often involving spoken or silent words of supplication, praise, or thanksgiving.  Pride - A strong sense of self-worth or self-respect, sometimes excessive or exaggerated, leading to arrogance or vanity.  Progress - The forward movement or development towards achieving a goal.  Profanity - An act of using offensive or racist language online. Such language can be hurtful and disrespectful, and it may damage your reputation.  Pure ego - The unchanging essence of our being, unaffected by material possessions.  Religion: A structured system of beliefs and practices centered on a supernatural or sacred dimension of life, often involving a community of adherents.  Respectful - Filipino attitude that often observed by saying po and opo and putting their elders’ hands on their foreheads in the form of ‘mano po.’  Resilience - Filipinos have a remarkable ability to cope with adversity and bounce back from challenges. They have a strong sense of hope and optimism, even in the face of difficult circumstances.  Rituals: Formal ceremonies or practices that hold symbolic or religious significance, often performed to express devotion, commemorate events, or seek divine intervention.  Sacraments: In Catholicism, seven sacred rites believed to convey God's grace and blessings to the believer.  Task Complexity - The level of difficulty or intricacy involved in a task.  TikTok - It is a short-form video app that allows users to create and share short videos of up to 60 seconds. It is a popular platform for sharing dance challenges, lip-syncs, and other creative content.  Toxic disinhibition - People take part of this when they use rude language, bully or threaten others on online platforms, and go to websites with content of violence, crime, and pornography.  Utang na Loob - A Filipino social obligation arising from a debt of gratitude, often reciprocated through favors or support.  Will to Meaning - The inherent human drive to find meaning and purpose in life, often through personal experiences, relationships, and contributions to society.  Witchcraft - A set of practices and beliefs that rely on supernatural forces to influence events or accomplish personal goals, often involving the use of spells, charms, or rituals.  Symbolic self-completion - It involves seeking external validation through material achievements. This pursuit stems from a desire to confirm one's self-worth.  Sympathy - It is the feeling of sorrow or pity for someone else's misfortune. It is an emotional response that is often accompanied by feelings of warmth, tenderness, and care for the other person.  Self-care - It is the ability to maintain health and cope with illness, both with and without professional support.  Self-complacency - It is a state of being satisfied with oneself or one's position or achievements, without a desire for improvement.  Self-feeling - It refers to our inner assessment of our worth and well-being.  Self-preservation - It is the instinct to protect and ensure one's survival.  Self-seeking - It is the prioritization of personal interests  Senakulo - A traditional Filipino passion play depicting the life, suffering, and death of Jesus Christ, often performed during Holy Week.  Social Media - It is defined as websites and applications that make it easier to create and share information, ideas, and interests. It also allows people to create other forms of self-expression via virtual communities and networks.  Social Media Addiction - An excessive and compulsive use of social media that interferes with an individual's daily life and well-being.  Social Response - Changes in interactions with others due to stress.  Social self - The recognition and validation we receive from others.  Spiritual Self - The inner dimension of an individual that seeks connection with a higher power or strives to discover meaning and purpose in life.  Spirituality - A broad concept encompassing an individual's beliefs, values, and practices related to their perception of something greater than themselves.  Stress - A physiological and psychological response to a perceived threat or challenge.  Stressors - It refers to the events, situations, or experiences that can cause stress.  Supernatural - It is a broad term that encompasses a wide range of beliefs and phenomena that are considered to be beyond the realm of nature and science.  Symbolic self-completion Theory - According to Wicklund and Gollwitzer there is a negative effect of self-esteem on materialistic values which is explained by the Symbolic Self-Completion Theory.  TikTok - It is a short-form video app that allows users to create and share short videos of up to 60 seconds. It is a popular platform for sharing dance challenges, lip-syncs, and other creative content.  Toxic disinhibition - People take part of this when they use rude language, bully or threaten others on online platforms, and go to websites with content of violence, crime, and pornography.  Utang na Loob - A Filipino social obligation arising from a debt of gratitude, often reciprocated through favors or support.  Will to Meaning - The inherent human drive to find meaning and purpose in life, often through personal experiences, relationships, and contributions to society.  Witchcraft - A set of practices and beliefs that rely on supernatural forces to influence events or accomplish personal goals, often involving the use of spells, charms, or rituals.  Symbolic self-completion - It involves seeking external validation through material achievements. This pursuit stems from a desire to confirm one's self-worth.  Sympathy - It is the feeling of sorrow or pity for someone else's misfortune. It is an emotional response that is often accompanied by feelings of warmth, tenderness, and care for the other person.  Self-care - It is the ability to maintain health and cope with illness, both with and without professional support.  Self-complacency - It is a state of being satisfied with oneself or one's position or achievements, without a desire for improvement.  Self-feeling - It refers to our inner assessment of our worth and well-being.  Self-preservation - It is the instinct to protect and ensure one's survival.  Self-seeking - It is the prioritization of personal interests  Senakulo - A traditional Filipino passion play depicting the life, suffering, and death of Jesus Christ, often performed during Holy Week.  Social Media - It is defined as websites and applications that make it easier to create and share information, ideas, and interests. It also allows people to create other forms of self-expression via virtual communities and networks.  Social Media Addiction - An excessive and compulsive use of social media that interferes with an individual's daily life and well-being.  Social Response - Changes in interactions with others due to stress.  Social self - The recognition and validation we receive from others.  Spiritual Self - The inner dimension of an individual that seeks connection with a higher power or strives to discover meaning and purpose in life.  Spirituality - A broad concept encompassing an individual's beliefs, values, and practices related to their perception of something greater than themselves.  Stress - A physiological and psychological response to a perceived threat or challenge.  Stressors - It refers to the events, situations, or experiences that can cause stress.  Supernatural - It is a broad term that encompasses a wide range of beliefs and phenomena that are considered to be beyond the realm of nature and science.  Symbolic self-completion Theory - According to Wicklund and Gollwitzer there is a negative effect of self-esteem on materialistic values which is explained by the Symbolic Self-Completion Theory.  TikTok - It is a short-form video app that allows users to create and share short videos of up to 60 seconds. It is a popular platform for sharing dance challenges, lip-syncs, and other creative content.  Toxic disinhibition - People take part of this when they use rude language, bully or threaten others on online platforms, and go to websites with content of violence, crime, and pornography.  Utang na Loob - A Filipino social obligation arising from a debt of gratitude, often reciprocated through favors or support.  Will to Meaning - The inherent human drive to find meaning and purpose in life, often through personal experiences, relationships, and contributions to society.  Witchcraft - A set of practices and beliefs that rely on supernatural forces to influence events or accomplish personal goals, often involving the use of spells, charms, or rituals.  Symbolic self-completion - It involves seeking external validation through material achievements. This pursuit stems from a desire to confirm one's self-worth.  Sympathy - It is the feeling of sorrow or pity for someone else's misfortune. It is an emotional response that is often accompanied by feelings of warmth, tenderness, and care for the other person.  Self-care - It is the ability to maintain health and cope with illness, both with and without professional support.  Self-complacency - It is a state of being satisfied with oneself or one's position or achievements, without a desire for improvement.  Self-feeling - It refers to our inner assessment of our worth and well-being.  Self-preservation - It is the instinct to protect and ensure one's survival.  Self-seeking - It is the prioritization of personal interests  Senakulo - A traditional Filipino passion play depicting the life, suffering, and death of Jesus Christ, often performed during Holy Week.  Social Media - It is defined as websites.