INTRODUCTION:

Meaning of cyber – computer electronic device Cyber disorders –A group of disorder characterized by preoccupation with the Internet, increased anxiety when off-line, hiding or lying about the extent of on-line use, and impairment to real-life functions.

Disturbing Cyber bullying Statistics:

· About 38% of cyber bullying victims are willing to admit it to their parents

· 34% of kids in the US have experienced cyber bullying at least once

· Global cyber bullying awareness is at 75%

· 210 out of 1000 victims of bullying are high school girls with a different skin color

· Over 80% of children own a mobile phone and have multiple social network accounts

· 42% of LGBT youth have experienced cyber bullying

· 33% of young respondents have sent explicit images or text to someone else at least once

· 66% of female victims have feelings of powerlessness because of cyber bullying

Effects of cyber disorders:

· Lose self-esteem, self-confidence, and sense of security

· Major Depression, anxiety, nervousness, and eating disorders

· Affects a student’s performance and attendance at school suicidal thoughts and suicide

· Lifelong physical problems

Types of cyber disorders:

1. Internet addiction

2. Cyber-relationship Addiction

3. Computer Addiction

4. Cyber sexual Addiction

5. Cyber bullying

Internet Addiction:

Internet addiction is described as an impulse control disorder Similar to other addictions, those suffering from Internet addiction use the virtual fantasy world to connect with real people through the Internet, as a substitution for real-life human connection, which they are unable to achieve normally.

What are the warning signs of internet addiction?

· Preoccupation with the Internet. (Thoughts about previous on-line activity or anticipation of the next on-line session.)

· Use of the Internet in increasing amounts of time in order to achieve satisfaction.

· Repeated, unsuccessful efforts to control cut back or stop Internet use.

· Feelings of restlessness, moodiness, depression, or irritability when attempting to cut down the use of Internet.

· Use of the Internet is a way to escape from problems or to relieve a dysphoric mood. (E.g. Feelings of hopelessness, guilt, anxiety, depression.)

How to Overcome the Internet Addiction:

· Use the internet only for work

· Get professional help when its need

· Build your coping skills with supportive meetings

· limit your settings

· Use other type of divertional therapies

Computer Game Addiction and Obsessive computer game playing:

This addiction is characterized by an excessive desire and subsequent use of the computer that results in negative consequences socially, financially, physically, emotionally or otherwise for the user. A preoccupation with computers can lead to problems with relationships, problems with productivity or problems with self-care and hygiene. It’s important to recognize that not all people who spend hours each day on the computer are considered addicted. An individual may spend 6 or more hours in a day on the computer but still not be considered an addict. Each individual situation is different and therefore, there is no set number of hours that is (or is not) considered a potential for computer addiction.

The Most Common Causes for Computer Addiction Are:

· Anxiety caused by stress at work, relationships, financial problems or other sources

· Depression that leads to computer use to escape reality

· Inactivity and using the computer instead of working out or otherwise being active

· Physical illness that prevents an individual from leaving the home

· Boredom and feeling like there is nothing else to do

Types of Computer Addiction:

· Programming addictions – These addictions result from an individual’s desire to reprogram items or databases or to create new software excessively

· General Computer addictions – This the result of an individual’s desire to play games such as solitaire or other games on the computer and does not generally include internet usage

Tips to overcome a computer addiction:

· Limit your computer use

· Commit to only using the computer for work or institutions

· Place limitations on the location that you will use the computer

· Look for social support

· Keep a computer diary

Cyber Sexual Addiction:

Defined as any form of sexual expression accessed through the computer or the Internet, has increased dramatically over the past few years. Cybersex addiction is a serious, harmful problem that can affect not only the addict, but also his or her spouse, family, friends and employer Cybersex activities include viewing, downloading pornography along with masturbation, reading and writing sexually explicit letters and stories, e-mailing to set up live sex meetings, placing personal ads to meet sexual partners, visiting sexually oriented chat rooms, and engaging in interactive online affairs which include real-time viewing of each other using electronic cameras hooked up to the computer (Schneider and Weiss, 2001)

Characteristics of Cyber Sex Addiction:

· A pattern of out-of-control in cyber sexual behavior

· Ongoing desire or effort to increase cyber sexual behavior

· Cyber Sexual obsession and fantasy as a primary coping strategy

· Severe mood changes around cyber sexual activity

· Inordinate amounts of time spent in obtaining cyber-sex

· Neglect of important social, occupational or recreational activities because of cyber sexual behavior Prevalence of Cyber Sex Addiction

· 9-15 million people access internet daily

· -Sex is the most frequently searched topic

· 38% admit to explicit sex talk with someone online.

· 31% admit to having a sexual relationship with someone they met online.

· 38% admit to masturbating while online

· Cybersex compulsives reported spending an average of 35-40 hours per week online, with an average of 15-25 hours pursuing online sexual material.

· A nationwide survey among 5,400 US teens rings the alarm — a whopping 64% of cyber bullying victims say that it “really affected their ability to learn and feel safe at school”.

· Most significant psychological impacts for female victims of cyber bullying include feelings of powerlessness (66%), loss of sleep (63%), and lower self-esteem (61%).

Why Cyber Sex Addiction Is More…

3 A’s

1. Accessible- Easy to get everywhere with less cost

2. Affordable- It can be affordable for every individual

3. Anonymous-It does not cause any legal and health issues immediately Therapy

4. Knowledgeable therapists gave appropriate diagnoses, guidance about how to stop the behaviors,

5. Therapists should treat the disease similarly to other sex addictions.

6. Schneider (2010) notes that “initially, the addict needs to be helped to break through the denial that a problem exists and to recognize the impact of the behaviors on the partner and family.

7. Develop strategies for dealing with sexual urges.

8. Couples therapy: Maheu (2001) suggests some basic steps to help recovering cyber addicts enhance their marriages and other committed relationships.

Cyber Relationship Disorders:

The Internet can be a great place to interact socially, meet new people, and even start romantic relationships. However, online relationships can often be more intense than those in real life. Our fantasies are given free reign and the idea of being with our online love can exceed all realistic expectations. Since few real-life relationships can compete with these wild, fantasy relationships, the Internet addict will prefer it spend more and more time with their online friends. Another problem is that about 50% of people inline lie about their age, weight, job, marital status, or gender. When online friends meet and the real-life person fails to match the online personal, it can create profound emotional disappointment. That’s why cyber relationships is also a part of Internet addiction, because it will spend you a lot of time when using Internet.

Cyber Bullying:

Cyber bullying is any harassment that occurs via technology (e.g. fake profiles and threatening text messages and phone calls.) Statistics of cyber bullying's

· 70% of students report seeing frequent bullying online.

· Over 80% of teens use a cell phone regularly, making it the most common medium for cyber bullying.

· 68% of teens agree that cyber bullying is a serious problem.

· 81% of young people think bullying online is easier to get away with than bullying in person.

· Bullying victims are 2 to 9 times more likely to consider committing suicide.

How to File a Complaint against Cyber Bullying?

Bullying is when someone is being hurt either by words or actions, feels bad because of it, and has a hard time stopping what is happening to them. Bullies have been around forever, but technology now gives them a whole new platform for their actions.

Cyber bullying is the use of technology like the internet, email, cell phones, social media or pictures to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target a person. Usually, it occurs among young people. But when an adult is involved, it may mean cyber harassment or cyber stalking, a crime that can have legal consequences and also include imprisonment.

Includes:

1. Sending inappropriate text messages.

2. Posting statements online that are vulgar or unacceptable.

3. Sending or posting pictures that are not permitted by you.

4. Making negative comments.

5. Blackmailing with certain demands.

6. Stalking and use of intimidation.

7. Threats of violence or death.

8. Sexually explicit photos or descriptions, which are considered pornography.

9. Secretly-recorded photos or videos that were taken without the subject’s knowledge.

10. Hate-related communications or actions.

General Information:

· Over 6% of global users have had their online accounts hacked, and 4% have lost access to their device due to hackers

· The most common types of online harassment, according to US students, are mean comments (22.5%), online rumors (20.1%), and sexual remarks (12.1%)

· Internet trolls are most active on social media. 38% observe trolling behavior on such platforms, while 23% have seen them frequently “operate” on video sharing websites.

· Global cyber bullying awareness is at 75%. Sweden and Italy are leading the chart with 91% awareness.

· Multiracial females have the highest risk of being victimized by bullies. 210 out of 1000 victims are high school girls with a different skin color.

· 42% of LGBT youth have experienced cyber bullying. 35% of them have received online threats, while 58% have been a victim of hate speech at least once.

· Alarming facts about cyber bullying in Asian countries — a survey among 3000 students reveal 48.4% have had embarrassing videos of them posted online and 47.3% have been a victim of hate speech.

· Online bullying among US teenagers often includes offensive name calling (42%), spreading false rumors (32%) and receiving unwanted explicit images (25%).

· Social media cyber bullying is most prevalent in Instagram (42%), followed by Face book (37%) and Snap chat (31%).

· Victim stats suggest women are most vulnerable on Face book (57%). Other high-risk social platforms are Face book Messenger (23%) and Instagram (10%).

· Over 80% of children own a mobile phone and have multiple social network accounts. 57% of them admit they have seen or experienced online harassment.

· Teens attribute the increasing cases of bullying in gaming to anonymity (86%), ignorance of real-life repercussions (76%), and no fear of punishment (73%).

Prevention of cyber bullying:

· Schools/colleges need to make students more aware of the effects of cyber bullying.

· Parents need to monitor kids internet and cell phone activity.

· Legislation need to take action to deal bullies

CONCLUSION:

Hence, you should also be careful about whom you accept as a friend on online networks. If you accept absolutely everyone who wants to be your friend without knowing very much about that person, then it’s more likely that this person will end up making some unpleasant remarks.

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Received on 03.04.2019 Modified on 30.04.2019

Int. J. of Advances in Nur. Management. 2019; 7(3):281-284.

DOI: 10.5958/2454-2652.2019.00066.0