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Blog Social Media
Disorder
Internetaddictiondisorder(IAD)
(Problematic Internet Use (PIU), Compulsive Internet Use
(CIU),Internet Over Use (IOU) Internet Over Use (IOU), Problematic
Computer Use (PCU), Pathological Computer Use (PCU) or I Disorder)
Usually involves the practice of gaming or computer use that is
compulsive and inhibits regular human activity.
"Excessive use ofsocial
mediacan
lead to problems including impaired functioning and a reduction in
overall wellbeing, for both users and those around them. Such usage
is associated with a risk of mental health problems, sleep problems,
academic struggles, and daytime fatigue.Psychologicalor
behavioral dependence on social media platforms can result in
significant negative functions in peoples daily lives.The
risk of problems is also related to the type of platform of social
media oronline
communitybeing
used. People of different ages and genders may be affected in
different ways by problematic social media use" Source
Wikipedia
With the coming of computers and the
internet, a new media disorder has developed, (especially
with the youth). Individuals have developed an
addiction to social media that includes smart
phones, computers, pads and other forms of
electronic media. Some of the symptoms are
according to
Wikipedia:" Some signs of social media addiction
or excessive use of social media include many
behaviors similar to substance use disorders,
including mood modification, salience, tolerance,
stress withdrawal symptoms, psychological distress,anxietyanddepression,
conflict, and relapse, and low self esteem.People
with problematic social media habits are at risk of
being addicted and may require more time on social
media as time passes.Frequent social
media use may also be associated with self-reported
symptoms ofattention
deficit hyperactivity disorder. Social anxiety
(orfear
of missing out) is another potential symptom.
Social anxiety is defined as having intense anxiety
or fear of being judged, negatively evaluated, or
rejected in a social or performance situationThe
fear of missing out can contribute to excessive
usage due to frequent checking the media constantly
throughout the day to check in and see what others
are doing instead of doing other activities. Common
signs include displacement, or replacing meaningful
other activities with social media,and
loneliness." A recent development has raised it
ugly head. Individuals with this disorder have been
know to harm others, them selves and
suicide!
Parents and other care givers need to
set boundaries and time limits on social usage.
Government must make laws, policies and
regulations restricting their development and usage.
Businesses need to consider the design of their
programs and equipment to prevent young people from
overuse and abuse of social media. Sadly some
companies and individuals are more interested in
profit than protecting the young users.
Fortunately a settlement was reached with Meta, they
agreed to pay billions and to make changes to their
platforms. Hopefully other platforms will make the
desperatly needed changes. Legislators and courts
will also need to make changes!
Internet
addiction disorder (IAD)
(Problematic Internet Use (PIU), Compulsive Internet Use
(CIU),Internet Over Use (IOU) Internet Over Use (IOU), Problematic
Computer Use (PCU), Pathological Computer Use (PCU) or I Disorder)
Usually involves the practice of gaming or computer use that is
compulsive and inhibits regular human activity.
