MEDIA AND

INFORMATION
LITERACY:
Digital divide,
Addiction, and Bullying
DIGITAL DIVIDE
— A term that refers to the gap between demographics and
regions that have access to modern information and
communications technology (ICT), and those that don't or
have restricted access. This technology can include the
telephone, television, personal computers and internet
connectivity.
COMPUTER ADDICTION
— A form of behavioral addiction that can be described as the
excessive or compulsive use of the computer, which persists
despite serious negative consequences for personal, social, or
occupational function.
TYPES OF COMPUTER ADDICTION

Too much online surfing leads to decreased productivity at work and fewer interactions
Information overload
with family members.

Excessive time spent in online activities such as gaming, trading of stocks, gambling and
Compulsions
even auctions often leads to overspending and problems at work.

Cybersex Addiction Too much surfing of porn sites often affects real-life relationships.

Excessive use of social networking sites to create relationships rather than spending time
Cyber-relationship addiction
with family or friends may destroy real-life relationships
SYMPTOMS OF COMPUTER ADDICTION

• Emotional Symptoms
— Feelings of guilt, Anxiety, Depression, Dishonesty, Euphoric
feelings when in front of the computer, Unable to keep schedules,
No sense of time, Isolation, Defensiveness, Avoiding doing work,
and Agitation

• Physical Symptoms
— Backache, Headaches, Weight gain or loss, Disturbances in sleep,
Carpal tunnel syndrome, and Blurred or strained vision
 Computer Addiction can be prevented through:

• Set limit in using computers and doing online

activities.
• Talk to your family and friends and mingle
with them most of the time.
• Organize a non-computer related activity like
sports
• Place your gadgets away from you when not
needed
 CYBERBULLYING
— It is a form of bullying that takes place online over on social
media, messaging platforms, gaming platforms and mobile
phones.
— It is repeated behaviour, aimed at scaring, angering or
shaming those who are targeted. It can include sharing
personal or private information about someone else
causing embarrassment or humiliation.
 EXAMPLES OF
CYBERBULLYING
• Harassing Messages: Sending offensive or threatening
messages, comments, or emails to someone
repeatedly.
• Social Media Insults: Posting derogatory or hurtful
comments on someone's social media posts or profile.
 EXAMPLES OF
CYBERBULLYING
• Rumor Spreading: Sharing false or damaging information
about an individual online to tarnish their reputation.
• Exclusion: Purposefully excluding someone from online
groups or conversations to isolate them socially.
• Identity Theft: Creating fake profiles or impersonating
someone online to spread false information or engage in
harmful activities
10 TYPES OF CYBERBULLYING
1 Exclusion - a deliberate act of leaving you out or someone out.

Harassment - this is a very dangerous form of cyberbullying. It is also sustained, constant and intentional form of bullying
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comprising abusive or threatening messages sent to your child or to a grou

Outing - also known as doxing, is the act of revealing sensitive or personal information about someone without their consent to
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cause them harm or humiliation.

Trickery - is similar to outing, with an added element of deception. In these situations, the bully will befriend their target and lull
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them into a false sense of security.

Cyberstalking - is a technologically-based "attack" on one person who has been targeted specifically for that attack for reasons of
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anger, revenge or control.
10 FORMS OF CYBERBULLYING
Fraping - is a combination of the words “Facebook” and “rape.” No longer limited to Facebook alone, fraping occurs when a
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bully gains control of someone’s social media account and posts content intended to humiliate or embarrass the victim.

Masquerading - is similar to fraping. However, instead of assuming control of another person’s account, masquerading is the act
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of creating a fake online profile or identity and impersonating someone without their consent.

Dissing - refers to the act of a bully spreading cruel information about their target through public posts or private messages to
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either ruin their reputation or relationships with other people.

Trolling - when a person intentionally tries to incite negative reactions by posting inflammatory or attacking comments online,
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such as in a Reddit thread or a social media group.

Flaming - similar to trolling, flaming (or roasting) is a more personal and direct attack on an individual, typically done in a social
10 setting, such as a social media group or chat forum. Flaming is typically characterized by using profane language and insulting
comments with the intent of intimidating the victim.
 What are the effects of Cyberbullying?
When bullying happens online it can feel as if you’re being attacked everywhere, even
inside your own home. It can
seem like there’s no escape. The effects can last a long time and affect a person in many
ways:

Physically – tired (loss of sleep),

Mentally – feeling upset, embarrassed, Emotionally – feeling ashamed or losing
or experiencing symptoms like
stupid, even afraid or angry interest in the things you love
stomach aches and headache
 These are the following to prevent Cyberbullying:

1. Be optimistic person.

2. Share to the person whom you can trust with.

3. Keep your password by yourself. Don't share it.

4. Always check the content before posting or sharing.

5. Always log out your account after using.

6. Respect and love other people and yourself.

Thank you.