Formation of a culture of safety as a means of preventing internet addiction among students

Abstract

The article examines the problem of Internet addiction among young students as one of the current threats of the modern digital environment, which can negatively affect academic performance, psycho-emotional state and social activity of students. It is shown that in the conditions of active implementation of information and communication technologies in the educational process, the need for forming a culture of safe use of digital resources is increasing. Excessive use of the Internet leads to a decrease in concentration, disruption of work and rest, a decrease in the effectiveness of educational activities and the emergence of addictive behavior. The main factors of the formation of Internet addiction are analyzed, including emotional instability, increased anxiety, low self-esteem and the desire to avoid the difficulties of real life through immersion in virtual space. Approaches to the interpretation of the concept of "Internet addiction" in scientific research are considered, in particular the concepts of I. Goldberg and R. Davis, who define excessive use of the Internet as a form of behavioral addiction, characterized by loss of control over the time spent on the network and the emergence of negative psychological and social consequences.

The purpose of the study is to analyze the impact of Internet addiction on students' academic performance and determine pedagogical approaches to the formation of safe and responsible digital behavior in the student environment.

It is substantiated that the prevention of Internet addiction requires a comprehensive approach, which involves the formation of a culture of security in the digital environment, the development of digital competence, self-control skills and responsible use of information resources. It is determined that an important role in this process is played by higher education institutions, which can contribute to the creation of a safe educational environment, the organization of preventive measures and the provision of psychological support to students. Prospects for further research are related to the development of adaptive educational programs and the introduction of digital security elements into the educational process in order to form the resilience of students to the negative effects of the digital environment.