The Problematic Internet Use and Its Impact on Young People’s Online Moral Disengagement

Areej ElSayary, Zayed UniversityFollow

Document Type

Book Chapter

Source of Publication

Interdisciplinary Approaches for Educators' and Learners’ Well-being

Publication Date

7-26-2024

Abstract

This chapter examines the problematic use of the internet and its impact on young people’s online moral disengagement. With the widespread availability and accessibility of online platforms, young individuals are increasingly exposed to various online activities that can potentially undermine their moral judgment and ethical behavior. This research investigates the relationship between excessive internet usage, including addictive behaviors, and the tendency of young people to disengage morally when interacting online. This study sheds light on how the Internet influences moral disengagement among young individuals through a comprehensive literature review and empirical analysis. The findings contribute to our understanding of the negative consequences associated with the problematic use of the internet and provide valuable insights for parents, educators, and policymakers to mitigate the impact on young people’s moral development.

ISBN

978-3-031-65214-1, 978-3-031-65215-8

Publisher

Springer Nature Switzerland

First Page

203

Last Page

212

Disciplines

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Keywords

Problematic Internet Use, Online Moral Disengagement, Young People, Internet Addiction, Moral Development

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no

Open Access

no

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