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Digital (Online) Games: Its Positive and Negative Effects

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Digital (Online) Games: Its Positive and Negative Effects

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Digital games are one of the current trends in our generation today, and they have progressively become a part of our everyday way of life. Many kids and adults used to download different types of online apps, especially during the pandemic. Playing digital games can have a significant impact on our life. It is not only about helping people have fun, relieve stress, and achieve achievements in games, but also about gaining more knowledge, improving the behavior of individuals, and building connections.

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The positive effects of this include that it can alleviate our boredom by providing various forms of entertainment and knowledge. It can also be a stress reliever for everyone who has a busy schedule and activities. You can also make new friends, build your confidence, and have social interaction with your co-players.

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Additionally, gamers must also make wise decisions in order to succeed in their games, which might develop their critical thinking skills. And as a student, it helps us in our academic performance in school. It improves our memory abilities and creativity so that we can be more active in answering to the activities.

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While the negative effects include individuals being addicted to playing digital games, which can consume some sort of time. It can also serve as a distraction from their daily lives. For instance, a student who has a lot of schoolwork plays his favorite game, Mobile Legends, and forgets about his responsibilities and activities.

According to (Hamor 2021), online game addiction can cause students to lose focus during class, which can lead to poor performance in school. Instead of finishing their homework, they spend almost all of their time playing internet games.

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Their health may also be impacted if they play too much and neglect to eat at regular times. They may also have sleep problems that cause them to play all night long. Because individuals are constantly focusing on gadgets it might lead to blurred vision and headaches. Furthermore, online gaming environments can be toxic at times due to trashtalking of the players, which can lead to have a negative impact on an individual's emotions of worry and sadness.

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Hamor, M. N. (2021, September 28). EFFECTS OF ONLINE GAMES TO STUDENTS. Medium. https://medium.com/@marynhelliephamor1/effects-of-online-games-to-students-33cc344f9865#:~:text=Students%20who%20are%20addicted%20to

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MISSINFORMATION VS DISINFORMATION VS INFORMATION

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MISSINFORMATION VS DISINFORMATION VS INFORMATION

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REFERENCES:
information:
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-
announcements/fda-approves-first-covid-19-vaccine
Disinformation:
https://www.theafricareport.com/24698/top-10-coronavirus-fake-news-items/
Misinformation
https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-020-10103-x

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Be Aware of The Signs of Social Media Addiction Infographic

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https://www.unicef.org/end-violence/how-to-stop-cyberbullying#:~:text=Cyberbullying%20is%20bullying%20with%20the,shaming%20those%20who%20are%20targeted.

https://pixelprivacy.com/resources/online-identity-theft/

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People are presently addicted to using social media, and since we have forgotten our time restrictions and get caught up on what we are seeing. We can say that we are easily distracted if we see something that is interesting and popular. These are some of the challenges that could hinder us from finishing the other tasks that we should actually be doing, we are unable to get through our other responsibilities in life.

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Netizens now often disregard extra caution when posting on social media given that individuals immediately adopt what they see, particularly children today that are seen to be more mature than children previously and often post content that is inappropriate for their age.

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We may benefit much from social media, despite the fact that it is dangerous. It makes things easier and enhances the convenience of our life. As a student who requires a lot of information, social media enables me to go deeper and learn about previously unknown topics. Let's all use caution and mindfulness while clicking on media.Have the proper moderation and avoid becoming hooked to it and abusing it to such an extent that it conflicts with your obligations

Althea Enriquez
HUMSS 12 D

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https://open.lib.umn.edu/mediaandculture/chapter/9-1-the-evolution-of-television/

https://nmc-mic.ca/about-newspapers/the-evolution-of-newspapers/

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Social media has become frequently embraced by users, but sometimes we forget to practise responsibility in how we use it. Social media allows us to interact with others, making what we click visible to everyone in this world. That's why we should think before we click. The majority of people nowadays are unable to control what they publish on social media platforms. We use it to share our perception of the current situation, to get information, to build stronger social connections, and to support other individuals. But how can we claim that our use of social media is responsible?