D.

BOUNDARIES OF SELF ONLINE

- It's important to create limits in regards to who we follow, what sort of content we consume, and how
much time we spend on the internet.

-“world is your oyster” and Shakespeare’s statement “all the world’s a stage”

- “Totus mundus agi histrionem” (all the worlds plays the actor) saying by Marjorie B. Garber (2008)

- According to Brym and Lie (2006), the values, roles and norms are all around. However, each individual
essentially “handpicks” those standard or roles that appear or useful to them.

- Early as 5 to 7 years old

- Individual makes choices according to his or her perceived benefits.

- The authority’s presence and absence while growing up will surely influence their self-imposition of
control and regulation of cognitions and behaviors.

1.) The private versus public

2.) The online or individual identity versus the social identity

Impact of social media

- In little more than a decade, the impact of social media has gone from being an entertaining extra to a fully
integrated part of nearly every aspect of daily life for many.
- Stalking, identity theft, personal attacks, and misuse of information are some of the
threats faced by the users of social media. Most of the time, the users themselves are to blame as
they end up sharing content that should not be in the public eye.

The positive aspects of social media

Social media enables you to:

 Communicate and stay up to date with family and friends around the world.
 Find new friends and communities; network with other people who share similar interests or
ambitions.
 Join or promote worthwhile causes; raise awareness on important issues.
 Seek or offer emotional support during tough times.
 Find vital social connection if you live in a remote area, for example, or have limited
independence, social anxiety, or are part of a marginalized group.
 Find an outlet for your creativity and self-expression.
 Discover (with care) sources of valuable information and learning.

The negative aspects of social media

Since it’s a relatively new technology, there’s little research to establish the long-term consequences,
good or bad, of social media use. However, multiple studies have found a strong link between heavy
social media and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal
thoughts.
Social media may promote negative experiences such as:

Inadequacy about your life or appearance.

Fear of missing out (FOMO).

Isolation.

Depression and anxiety.

Cyberbullying. 

Self-absorption. 

Warning signs indicating a pathologic use of the internet

 Hours of sleep reduced in exchange for time spent online

 Checking emails or messages multiple times a day
 Lying about the amount of time spent online when alone
 Developing anger when access to internet is not allowed
 Altered time-perception while online
 Spending time online in place of studying and/or practicing sport or socializing activities
 Developing new relationships with people met online and neglecting the old friends
 Spending time online instead of being with family or friends
 Developing distress and irritation if online is erupted
 Contravening the established time limits for internet usage
 Developing frustration and moody attitudes when not online
 Developing anxiety and feeling pressed to get back online when away from the computer .
 Losing interest in activities formerly enjoyed before internet was available