{"id":40800,"date":"2019-01-21T18:15:10","date_gmt":"2019-01-21T12:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?page_id=40800"},"modified":"2019-01-21T18:15:10","modified_gmt":"2019-01-21T12:45:10","slug":"summary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/summary\/","title":{"rendered":"Summary"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summary<\/p>\n

Introduction:<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the influence of digital technology has increased by leaps and bounds, the debate around its impact on the children and youth has become significant.<\/p>\n

Fast Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to The State of the World\u2019s Children 2017: Children in a Digital World,<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Youth (ages 15\u201324) is the most connected age group. Worldwide, 71% are online compared with 48% of the total population.<\/li>\n
  2. African youth are the least connected. Around 60% are not online, compared with just 4% in Europe<\/li>\n
  3. There is a persistent digital gender gap. Globally, 12% more men than women used the internet in 2017. In India, less than one third of internet users are female.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Positive Impact of Digital Technology:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Impetus to education and learning outcomes<\/li>\n
    2. Increased Awareness:<\/li>\n
    3. Widened Social Circle.<\/li>\n
    4. Boost to creativity<\/li>\n
    5. Digital activism and Social change:<\/li>\n
    6. Opportunities for economic participation<\/li>\n
    7. Social Inclusion<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Negative Impact of Digital Technology:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Physical Health- Physical inactivity; obesity<\/li>\n
      2. Mental Health: anxiety, depression, aggressive behaviour and other mental health issues.<\/li>\n
      3. Identity crisis (Digiphrenia)<\/li>\n
      4. Poor Academic Outcome<\/li>\n
      5. Poor interpersonal communication<\/li>\n
      6. Content Risks unwelcome and inappropriate content<\/li>\n
      7. Privacy<\/li>\n
      8. Cyber-Bullying<\/li>\n
      9. Online child sexual abuse and exploitation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Way Ahead:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. Policy- adequately deal with children\u2019s rights, privacy and welfare<\/li>\n
        2. Safeguards for inappropriate content and sexual abuse<\/li>\n
        3. Digital Literacy<\/li>\n
        4. Role of private Sector- advancing ethical standards and practices that protect and benefit children and teens online.<\/li>\n
        5. Role of family- enhancing interpersonal communication through better communication, providing emotional support<\/li>\n
        6. Role of Educational Institutions- encourage social cohabitation, provide e-safety curriculum,<\/li>\n
        7. Role of Society-community programs, initiatives and activities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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