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                                     INTERNET USE 

                                                                 personal problems

Because the level of internet browsing of people seeking solutions to their personal problems has risen, we will present arguments for and against using the internet in this way.

The numerous possibilities and advantages offered by the use of the internet in all areas are indisputable. However, the dangers and risks that can be misused should not be ignored, especially in sectors of the population that are especially influential or vulnerable, such as children, adolescents, or people with certain psychological problems.

The main risks associated with misuse of the internet are:

1. Access to uncontested, unreliable or false content.

2. An overstimulation, dispersion of attention or dedication of excessive time to search for a certain solution.

3. Ease of access to pages with dangerous or harmful information, for example, texts and stories that may incite drug or medication consumption, as well as the monitoring of racist, sexist or even affiliation ideologies.

4. Participation in chats, forums or certain social networks can facilitate unwanted contacts with people who can use false identities, looking, for example, for victims of sexual, violent or criminal acts. Likewise, the reception of personal messages whose content may be offensive may also lead to the possibility of entering into discussions, receiving threats or even being involved in situations of abuse or harassment through the network. It should be borne in mind that the anonymity that the internet provides can facilitate the daring of certain comments or attitudes that would hardly be expressed in direct relationships with other people.


5. The loss of privacy that comes from filling out forms to access some pages, providing personal information to unknown individuals or companies.

6. The development of psychological disorders such as internet addiction that can arise when certain factors come together, such as problems in self-esteem, sociability or family difficulties, together with the typical vulnerability of this age and the amount of attractive stimuli and pleasant sensations that can provide internet.

Advantages of the internet

1. Give immediate information

Whether to read a news item that interests us or to find information on a relevant topic that we need in any language or device and from anywhere in the world.

2. Generalize the contents

This quick access to information and always available to all people with Internet access has led to a generalization of content. In other words, all the information can be disseminated quickly, allowing awareness campaigns to be carried out, among others.

3. Eliminate barriers and space.

4. Allows online work

This can be located anywhere in the world without being a problem since we can be in contact through instant messaging.

5. Increase communication

It positively increases communication with people who are related to us both personally and professionally, since it allows us to maintain relationships with them through social networks, chats, forums, among other modalities.

6. It allows globalization

Taking into account all of the above, it has also allowed us to explore other cultures and ideologies that otherwise would have been impossible for us. Likewise, sharing knowledge and thoughts on global issues that affect us is also a close reality that is possible thanks to the internet.