DIGITAL SELF

Digital Citizenship

Being a responsible user of ICT, particularly the internet and mobile technologies, with knowledge, skills, and values that empower individuals to maximize opportunities and minimize risks online.

Digital Commerce

Being respectful and obtaining permission before making online purchases.

Digital Downtime

Remembering to disconnect digitally and spend time with others.

Digital Etiquette

Applying real-world behavioral standards to the digital world.

Digital Health

Knowing when to stay connected and when to disconnect from devices.

Digital Integrity

Evaluating the credibility of information sources.

Digital Literacy

Avoiding suspicious emails, websites, and online advertisements.

Digital Privacy

Reviewing privacy settings and being mindful of what is shared with whom.

Digital Responsibility

Reporting problems, abusive behavior, and inappropriate content.

Digital Security

Creating passwords that are easy to remember but hard to guess.

Digital Self

The concept of expressing oneself online through different personas, influenced by the desire to meet others' expectations, boost self-esteem, feel a sense of belongingness, and experience a bigger sense of freedom.

Online Identity

The way individuals behave, interact, and present themselves online, which contributes to their personal brand and can impact their reputation, relationships, education, and career options.

Selective Self-presentation

The act of controlling information to shape others' perception of oneself, selectively providing information and catering it based on feedback.

Impression Management

The process of controlling how one is perceived by others, crucial for relationship development.

Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

The feeling or perception that others are having more fun or living better lives, often intensified by social media, leading to envy and affecting self-esteem.

Social Media Envy

Feeling envious of others' lifestyles or aspects of their lives as portrayed on social media, which can negatively impact self-image and contribute to low self-esteem.

Disinhibition Effect

The phenomenon where individuals tend to act more intensely and openly in virtual interactions compared to face-to-face interactions, leading to both positive (benign disinhibition) and negative (toxic disinhibition) behaviors.

Cyberbullying

The use of electronic communication to bully or harm others, including behaviors such as name-calling, writing abusive messages, posting inappropriate photos, and engaging in stalking or outing.

Smart Sharing

Sharing information online in a responsible and mindful way, considering factors such as appearance, permanence, privacy, and the impact on oneself and others.

Red Flags

Warning signs that something may be wrong in online interactions, including requests to keep information secret, flirtatious or sexual behavior, pressure to do something, feeling untrue to oneself, and a violation of personal values.