Psychosocial approaches as a solution to the challenge of risky online behaviors
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safety, addiction, digital environment, children, intervention programsAbstract
Aim: To address and define the importance of ensuring the safety and protection of children and their families in
the digital environment.
Methods: With surveys and their comparison, we want to assess whether the number of users in the digital environment, and consequently the number of individuals included in psychosocial programs designed to support
addicts and/or excessive users and their families, increased during and after the pandemic period.
Results: The data reveals a growth in the number of users in the digital environment, as well as an increase in
individuals participating in psychosocial programs aimed at supporting addicts, excessive users, and their families.
We have also addressed important points of departure for the formulation of policies and thus appropriate intervention approaches that would enable the resolution of the challenge in this area. With this contribution, we also
highlight the importance of free psychosocial activities to those addicted to digital devices.
Conclusion: The results of the current research confirm that the number of users of the digital environment, and
consequently the number of inclusions in psychosocial support programme for addicts with digital technologies
increased during and after the pandemic period. Due to the increase in the use of scree.
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