Child Abuse: The Psychological and Societal Effects of Virtual Networks
S, Selvi.1
1Research scholar, Department of Social Work, Kalasalingam Business School, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education
A., Jafersadhiq2
2Assistant professor, Business Administration, Kalasalingam Business School, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education
Raj, M. Maria Antony3
3Head of the Department, Department of Social Work, Kalasalingam Business School, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education
Abstract
Information and communication technologies now play a crucial role in the lives and development of children. But kids also need to learn how to manage the risks that come with using technology. Online social networks have many effects and dangers on individual mental health, so excessive use causes depression, anxiety, violence, addiction, and body image distortions in individuals. Although researchers focus on the negative effects of social networks, they still have several benefits for individual health. To understand how exposure to child abuse information on social media platforms affects social relationships and psychological well-being. Inclusion-Exclusion methodology used in this research. Social connections and psychological health are seriously impacted by watching child abuse content on social media. It speaks that to lessen these effects and safeguard those at risk, strong support networks, as well as successful internet safety measures, are needed. This study establishes the degree to which the Internet’s security measures and support networks are currently adequate to lessen these consequences.
Keywords: Psychological, Child abuse, Virtual network, impact of Social
Impact Statement
The Study’s Impact on Child Abuse in the Context of Online Communities Children who experience cyberbullying show signs of severe psychological suffering, such as depression and anxiety. A broad assessment of the welfare of young people who have been harmed. This entails strengthening age verification protocols and other internet security measures. The significance of educating kids, parents, and educators about the risks of Internet abuse and encouraging safe online conduct is emphasized in this article. Social media viewing of child abuse content has a major negative influence on psychological well-being and social relationships. It states that effective internet safety measures and robust support networks are required to mitigate these impacts and protect people from danger. Because online platforms, news, and photographs quickly reach an audience. Adolescents may experience substantial psychological discomfort as a result of this ongoing exposure, including anxiety, depression, and, in severe cases, suicidal thoughts. So this article highlights the need to prevent this type of abuse.
About The Authors
Dr M Maria Antony Raj, Head of the Department of Social Work, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu. Received his PhD in Social Work from Pondicherry University. He has more than 12 years of experience in Social Work. He possesses good written and verbal communication skills. Published and presented more than 20 papers in prestigious journals and conferences. He has qualified for UGC NET JRF in Social Work. Dr Antony is well known for his mastery of Data Analysis Software such as SPSS, AMOS, and LISREL, writing research projects, Life skills training, Community Development, PRA, and other concepts in Social Work. Currently, he is guiding 4 PhD research Scholars in Social Work
Dr. A. Jafersadhiq has completed his PhD in Marketing at Anna University, Chennai. He has received a research grant from ICSSR and TNSCST. He has published more than 28 research papers in Scopus, UGC care-listed journals, and other peer-reviewed journals. He has participated and presented the papers in Various National and International Conferences. He has participated in more than fifty Faculty Development Programmes, Webinars, etc.
Selvi.S is pursuing her PhD in the Social Work Department at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnan Kovil, Tamil Nadu. She has published one paper in the UGC care-listed journal. Mrs. Selvi.S has participated in and presented papers at Various National and International Conferences.
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