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Class Information

  • School: School of Indiana

  • Class: 10thF

  • Subject: Citizenship

  • Members:

    • Mayeheran Solomon

    • Nathnael Abebe

    • Yiddiya Belay

    • Yishak Demeke

    • Yoseph Wondwossen

Impact of Unethical Use of Digital Technology on Citizens

Understanding Unethical Behavior

  • Definition: Lacking moral principles and unwilling to adhere to rules of conduct.

  • Consequences: Goes against social or professional expectations of what's right, often describes bad or immoral behavior.

Positive Aspects of Digital Technology

  • Developing Critical Thinking: 3R - Digital technology aids young citizens in expanding their perspectives.

  • Universal Moral Values: Fosters communication across diverse moral norms, aiding individuals in distinguishing good from bad.

  • Self-Learning of Good Habits: Good morals can be learned beyond family or peer influence; digital technology serves as a platform for this learning.

Negative Aspects of Unethical Digital Technology Use

1. Academic Dishonesty

  • Cheating: Includes copying others' work, submitting someone else's work as one's own, and using unauthorized aids during exams.

  • Plagiarism: Presenting another person's ideas or intellectual property as oneā€™s own leading to dependency on othersā€™ work, which undermines academic integrity.

  • Consequences: Affects both the perpetrator's academic performance and the original authors, potentially stifling future contributions to academia.

2. Digital Media Piracy

  • Definition: Illegal distribution of intellectual property such as music, movies, and books.

  • Impact: Violates property rights and negatively affects production industries.

3. Identity Theft

  • Risks: Digital anonymity increases risky behavior as users may feel unreprecussions for their actions.

4. Unfriendly and Revenge Sex

  • Concerns: Sharing suggestive content or videos can lead to relationship issues, addiction, and early sexual experiences among youth, resulting in various life problems.

5. Relationships and Social Skills Issues

  • Addiction to Devices: Increased use of mobile devices leads to less face-to-face interaction with family and friends, weakening familial bonds and social skills development.

6. Increasing Uncertainty

  • Ethical Discussions: The digital space fosters discussions on ethical behavior but often lacks coherent answers, leading to confusion among users.

7. Impact of Computer Viruses

  • Definition: Malicious software that replicates to damage systems.

  • Infiltration Methods: Through downloads, email attachments, or compromised software installations.

  • Consequences:

    • Corrupts files

    • Steals sensitive information

    • Locks users out of accounts

    • Potentially wipes all data

8. Mental Health Impacts

  • Addiction: Technology issues can detrimentally affect children's health and social life.

  • Chronic Smartphone Stress: New form of stress involves constant notifications, impacting brain function and productivity.

  • Related Issues: Depression and anxiety linked to excessive social network usage, potentially resulting in ADHD symptoms among over-users.

  • Study Findings: Time spent on digital media correlates with increased risk of mental health issues in children.