{"id":8816,"date":"2025-12-07T10:20:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T10:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elmenytarpecs.hu\/?p=8816"},"modified":"2025-12-07T10:28:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T10:28:04","slug":"az-online-ter-es-a-kozossegi-media-hatasai-a-gyerekekre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elmenytarpecs.hu\/en\/az-online-ter-es-a-kozossegi-media-hatasai-a-gyerekekre\/","title":{"rendered":"The impact of online space and social media on children"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The dark side of the online world<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The internet and social media have become an integral part of our lives, particularly amongst young people. Whilst they offer numerous benefits \u2013 such as easy access to information and the opportunity to build global connections \u2013 the online world also poses serious risks to mental health. Intensive use of social media is linked to rising levels of anxiety, depression and body image issues amongst young people, particularly amongst girls.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A global perspective: The effects of a constant online presence\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Worldwide, 15\u201324-year-olds spend more than five hours a day using social media platforms. This constant online presence exacerbates the phenomenon known as \u201esocial comparison\u201d, whereby young people judge their own worth based on the idealised lives of others, reports the Economx<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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One According to a Finnish study<\/a> The use of TikTok and other social media platforms may increase the risk of anxiety disorders and the development of a negative body image amongst young people, particularly girls. Of the 1,164 girls taking part in the study, with an average age of 16, 17% showed signs of social media addiction, whilst 37% exhibited symptoms of anxiety. Daily social media use was associated with lower academic performance, higher levels of addiction, increased anxiety and a negative body image.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cyberbullying is becoming an increasingly serious problem amongst young people these days. The UNICEF<\/a>According to a 2020 survey in Hungary, 60% of the children surveyed had been teased online, and 55% of the girls and 27% of the boys had experienced online bullying.<\/p>

Cyberbullying not only has a detrimental effect on victims\u2019 mental health \u2013 for example, it can lead to anxiety, depression or even suicidal thoughts \u2013 but it can also have long-term consequences for the bullies themselves. Those involved often do not even realise the gravity of their actions, as online bullying is frequently anonymous. Moreover, the consequences of online bullying can be just as serious as those of face-to-face bullying.<\/p>

The fact that young people can find themselves in both roles (victim and perpetrator) highlights the importance of this issue, as this phenomenon is not only an individual problem but also a societal one. For this very reason, it is essential that parents, teachers and professionals raise children\u2019s awareness of the consequences of their online behaviour and, within a supportive environment, provide help to both groups: those who cause harm and those who are harmed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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So, what\u2019s the situation here at home?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The According to the index<\/a> One-third of Hungarian children aged 6\u201314 use social media regularly, and one in five children may be affected by online bullying.<\/p>

The Blue Line Children\u2019s Crisis Foundation report from<\/a> According to the report, an average of five young people a day call Hungary\u2019s only 24-hour youth counselling service \u2013 which is available by telephone, chat and email \u2013 with thoughts of harming themselves.<\/p>

Furthermore, questionnaire-based research carried out amongst young people shows that a constant online presence is a major source of stress. The pressure to reply to messages quickly, the \u201efear of missing out\u201d (FOMO), that is, the fear of missing out<\/i> This phenomenon, combined with self-assessment based on the number of \u2018likes\u2019 and comments, places a significant strain on adolescents\u2019 mental health.<\/p>

Excessive use of social media not only has a significant impact on young people\u2019s everyday lives, but also puts pressure on their sleeping patterns and mental health. A 2017 research<\/a> According to the report, 20% of young people aged 12\u201315 wake up at night to check their social media accounts, which leads to sleep disturbances and daytime tiredness.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why is it important to address this?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The effects of the online world and social media are particularly worrying because young people\u2019s brains are still developing at this age. The development of emotional regulation, conflict management and self-confidence is closely linked to the environment in which they live their daily lives \u2013 including the online world.
This problem does not only manifest itself at an individual level; it also has wider social implications. A generation struggling with a lack of self-confidence, anxiety and constant stress is less able to lead an active, healthy and productive life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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At \u00c9lm\u00e9ny T\u00e1r, we place great emphasis on helping young people navigate life\u2019s challenges.\u00a0In our resilience groups, we pay particular attention to teaching children how to manage their emotions and build their self-confidence, so that they are less vulnerable to the negative effects of the online world.
The aim of our work at the Experience Centre is to create balance in young people\u2019s lives: we support them in building connections by making the most of the online world, whilst at the same time helping them learn to protect themselves from harmful influences.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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