Online Disinhibition Effect (ODE) in University and Professional Contexts

These flashcards cover the academic, social, psychological, and professional impacts of the Online Disinhibition Effect as described in the lecture notes.

Online Disinhibition Effect (ODE)

A psychological "double-edged sword" that reshapes how students interact with peers, engage with studies, and manage mental well-being.

Cognitive Toll

The diversion of attention away from studies caused by online aggression, leading to difficulties in concentrating on complex academic material.

Absenteeism

In severe cases, the process where students disengage from the university environment to avoid further distress resulting from online harassment.

Peer Withdrawal

A behavior strongly associated with toxic disinhibition and social anxiety, making it difficult for students to form new interpersonal relationships.

Victim-to-Perpetrator Cycle

A cycle occurring when students who experience victimization use the internet to "fight back" using aggressive online behaviors as a maladaptive coping mechanism.

Benign Disinhibition

A positive aspect of ODE that allows students to find their voice in support communities and discuss sensitive issues like identity, trauma, or mental health.

Somatic Symptoms

Physical ailments resulting from the chronic stress of online conflict, including headaches, sleep disturbances, and gastrointestinal issues.

Biological Stress Response

The chronic activation of stress systems due to online aggression that can lead to dysregulated cortisol levels and compromised immune function.

Professional Rudeness

The use of a tone in digital collaboration tools like Slack or Zoom that would never be used in person, eroding organizational health.

Solipsistic Introjection

A psychological process where the absence of physical cues leads one to construct an imagined, dehumanized version of a colleague or professor.

Digital Mindfulness

The strategy of pausing to ask if you would say something to a person's face before posting it online.

24-hour rule

A practice for emotionally charged messages intended to reintroduce social friction that digital platforms typically eliminate.