Municipal budgetary institution of Astrakhan
“Lyceum №1”
PROJECT
“The Internet in the life of modern teenagers”
Made by students of Grade 7G
Tutor
Petrova U.S.
Astrakhan 2022-2023
Content
Introduction ............................................................................................................... 3
1. Social networking .................................................................................................. 4
2. The influence of social networks on teenagers ..................................................... 5
3. Internet addiction................................................................................................... 7
Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 8
References ................................................................................................................. 9
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Introduction
Currently, the use of computer technology in everyday life is growing rapidly.
Computers and the Internet have become an irreplaceable tool in school and at
work and have even become part of our leisure time.
Internet access and online information expand the social opportunities of users and
increase mobility and chances of success in life. Consequently, those people who
have access and use the Internet effectively occupy an advantageous position
compared to those for whom this access is limited.
The aim of my project is examining the positive and negative aspects of teenagers’ use
of social networking.
Object of the research: social networking
Subject of the research: positive and negative aspects of using social networks
The theme of our research work is social networks in life of modern teenagers".
The object of the work is social stworks.
The aim of our research is to analyze the fluence of social networks on teenagers.
To achieve the set aim we've determined e following tasks:
to find out information about social networks: their history and general
characteristics;
to analyse and compare the most popular social networks in our country; to
determine positive and negative aspects of using social networks; to find out
information about social networks: their history and general characteristics; . to
analyse and compare the most popular social networks in our country; to determine
positive and negative aspects of using social networks; . to interview the users of
social networks - the pupils of 6th and 10th grades of our school and the teachers;
to determine the motives of using social networks by teenagers; . to describe the
results of our research;
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1. Cruelty to pets
Few people know that the concept of «social network» appeared in 1954.
Introduced it by sociologist James Barnes. At that time, this phenomenon had
nothing to do with the Internet and was interpreted as follows:
Social networking is a social structure consisting of a group of nodes that are social
objects (people or organizations) and the links between them (social relationships).
In simple terms, a social network is a group of people who have certain
relationships, bilateral or unilateral ties.
With the advent of the Internet (1969), the scientific concept of James Barnes
began to gain popularity. This has led to the development of social networks in the
world web.
The first social network using computer technology appeared in 1971. It was used
by the military to transmit information.
Seventeen years later, in 1988, Finnish scientist Yarko Oekarinen invented the
protocol «IRC» - relatable Internet chat - and software for its implementation. It is
now possible to communicate with each other in real time.
But social media became very popular in 1995.
Then American Randy Conrads created Classmates.com - the first social network
in modern understanding. It provides registered users with access to a directory of
graduates from various educational institutions. So anyone can find classmates or
classmates. It is worth noting that Classmates.com was immediately very popular.
By the way, its popularity is not decreasing and today - more than 50 million
people use the social network. It is interesting that «Classmates» are the Russian
analogue of Classmates.com. Currently, they have registered more than 290
million users.
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2. Stray animal aggression towards people
The Positive and the Negative Side of the Internet: The main advantage of the
Internet was the ability to find people with whom, for some reason, communication
was lost. In addition to programs such as Discord, social networks with a number
of functions such as: - chats - voice - video - help to communicate with friends,
close and distant relatives
Having a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone with access to the Internet, you
can put a query in the search engine, get a couple of seconds and instantly send the
addressee the necessary information:
- text files
- video or audio materials
- presentations
Internet users have a lot of museums, virtual libraries, video services. Countless
web resources offer content on every topic, from recipes to news from around the
world
The World Wide Web allows you to find like-minded people, to master a new
sphere of application of own forces, to create your own business and to place
advertising itself or the company.
A person who is in a difficult situation and does not have the opportunity to receive
psychological support, can always seek advice from other users of the network and
share their experiences with them. There are not only numerous groups on the
Internet where he will be listened to and supported, but also sites where online
consultations of psychologists and psychiatrists.
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Negatives:
There are many sites in the global network that are accessible to children and pose
a serious risk to them:
- Suicide Communities
- Religious Sects.
- Neo-Nazi and skinhead websites.
- Extremist and terrorist organizations.
- Training sites for the manufacture of drugs and explosives.
They all have a negative impact on children and adolescents.
Virus-infected sites distribute malware that affects computers, tablets and other
user gadgets when opening or downloading files. Viruses damage equipment or are
used by fraudsters for criminal purposes.
Communicating on forums and social networks, no one is protected from insults
network trolls, capable of throwing dirt on everyone and provoking his inadequate
reaction. The absence of the face and voice of the interlocutor gives people with
low responsibility a sense of unlimited freedom.
Computers, laptops and smartphones harm the health of young people who spend a
lot of time online. Inactive lifestyle leads to some diseases.
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3. Ways to deal with bullying towards animals and animal aggression
When we think about addiction, we usually associate it with substances such as
alcohol and illegal drugs. However, in our daily lives, addiction is intertwined
more than we can imagine. For example, the majority of the world's population is
addicted to caffeine. Although caffeine is known to be addictive, many people
around the world don't start their day without a cup of coffee.
We are so absorbed in our daily lives that we can even become addicted to
everyday activities like surfing the internet. For the younger generation especially,
being online takes up most of our days - between scrolling on social networks,
watching videos and reading articles. Due to the fact that the Internet is constantly
improving, in the last few years there has been an increase in dependence on the
Internet.
Many teenagers use the Internet as a kind of coping mechanism, which makes
them the most vulnerable group for Internet addiction. In addition, social media
and online gaming are becoming an increasingly important part of teen culture
throughout the United States and more developed countries.
It is important to note that there is a big difference between typical teenage
behavior and real Internet addiction. If someone is really addicted to the Internet,
they will exhibit certain behaviors.
How to Treat Internet Addiction
The first step to treating a teenager's Internet addiction is to recognize that the
problem exists. Then, it's important to talk to them about it. Make sure they know
that you are not attacking them, but that you are concerned about their health.
Agree on an action plan with your child and start creating boundaries without
cutting the Internet out of your life completely.
After the conversation, it's time to take action. Talk to your child's doctor about the
next best steps for your teen. They may eventually find underlying mental health
issues that require medication. Therapy can also be a useful form of treatment to
help teens understand their internet addiction.
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Conclusion
Conclusion
As a result of the work done, the following conclusion can be drawn: the goal of
the work has been achieved, the main tasks have been completed. I conducted a
survey among high school students, made diagrams, analyzed them, compiled a
booklet and drew conclusions.
In conclusion, I would like to note the following.
Computer technologies have become an integral part of modern human life and are
increasingly being used for the development and education of children and
adolescents. For children and adolescents with serious illnesses and disabilities, the
computer is a means of learning, development and communication.
In this context, computer technology is a boon. But in order for computers and the
Internet not to harm children, parents and school should look at the topic of games
and how the child uses the Internet. It is necessary to teach children safe use of the
computer and the Internet and to control the time spent by the child at the computer.
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