Impacts of Digital Technology

 Impacts of Digital Technology 

 

Physical impacts 

  • Bad posture 

  • RSI 

  • Blue light induced migraines 

  • Lack of exercise 

 

Mitigation 

  • Exercise 

  • Screen time limits 

  • Regular breaks 

 

Cyber bullying 

Cyber (online) bullying (repeated harassment) can include messaging abuse, digital threats (such as Doxxing or DDOSing), physical threats, discrimination, etc... Cyber bullying can lead a person to feel isolated, insecure and alone. 

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