Module 8
WHO AM I IN THE CYBER WORLD
Prepared by: Rosielyn B. Guasa,RM,RN
The
Digital
Self
• OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, you should be able
to:
1. define online identity;
2. compare real identity;
3. describe the influence of internet on
sexuality and gender, and
4. discuss the proper way of demonstrating
values and attitudes online
INTRODUCTION
These days, more people are
becoming active in using the internet for
research, pleasure, business, communication
and other purposes. Indeed, the internet is of great
help for everyone. On the other hand, people assume
different identities while in the cyberspace.
People act differently when they are online
and offline. We have our real identity
and online identity.
ACTIVITY- Three Facts, One Fiction
*Construct four sentences that should start with, “I am ______.”
* Three of the four sentences should be true about yourself.
You can talk about your characteristics, strengths,
weaknesses, accomplishments, personalities and behavior.
* One statement should be a lie-something that you just made
up about yourself.
* make the activity more fun by making your friends believe that
the statement is true.
1. I am ___________________________
2. I am____________________________
3. I am____________________________
4. I am____________________________
ANALYSIS
* What have you learned from the activity?
Did you learned something from your friends that you
do not know before?
* What were the clues that helped you figure out which
statements were facts and fiction?
Were your friends able to discern easily the facts and
fiction about you? Why?
* Applying the same activity in the virtual world or
cyberworld, how do people portray themselves online?
Selective Self-presentation and Impression
Management
• Self-presentation
– Controlling how we are perceived by others
• Personal Identity
– Level of self whereby the individual is identified by
his/her group membership
• “Fear of missing out”
– To remain updated online
• “Disinhibition Effect”
– Lack of face-to-face meeting
– Belief expressing themselves better online
• Gender and Sexuality OnlineSex
– Biological state that corresponds to what we might call a
”man” or a “woman”
• Gender
– Social understanding of how sex should be experienced and
how sex manifest in behavior, personality, preferences,
capabilities, and so forth.
– It is a system of classification that values male-gendered
things than female related things or vise versa.
• Sexuality
– Individual expression and understanding of desire. While
like gender, this is often viewed as binary( homosexual or
heterosexual).
Cont. *Setting Boundaries to Online Self*
Ask yourself:
1. Is it necessary?
2. Is this a real benefit?
Is it funny, warm hearted, teachable-or am I just making
noise online without purpose?
3. Have we resolved this issue?
(as a family or parent/child) an issue that is still being
worked out at home, or one that is either vulnerable or
highly emotional, should not be made public.
4. Is it appropriate?
Does it stay within the boundaries of our family values
5. Is this post better suited for sharing?
For small group of family members? Or maybe not at
all?
Lastly ……
Social media is often viewed as a blessing and a curse.
Thoughts, photos and videos are shared instantly and
widely — friends, family and complete strangers receive
posts within seconds.
In recent news, we’ve discovered lingering or
residual effects in which past posts—typically those
posted in haste—negatively impact young people
seeking employment or educational opportunities.
Have college applicants lost offers of admission or
scholarship money due to social media posts they
made when they were much younger?
Unofficially, some applicants say “yes.”
• Experts in social media know that your profile is
your “brand,” and, therefore, it must be managed.
People can learn a great deal of information about you
through social media based on patterns of what you
say, what you like and what articles and videos you
enjoy.
• Given the fluidity of social media, refreshers on how
best to separate our personal and private information
benefit each of us. Here are a few tips and reminders to
manage your social profile online responsibly and well.
• Own your image, personal information and how
these are used.
Pay close attention to the Terms of Use on apps
and websites. Most people skim through
them to accept immediately, but it’s
wise to take a closer look and read all the sections
thoroughly. In some situations, you can opt out
of automatic facial recognition tags.
• Obtain permissions when posting videos or images
of others on your networks. Never take
photos of patients during procedures without
permission.
• Scrub your accounts. Posting to social media leaves an imprint.
Delete anything that’s irrelevant, embarrassing
or disrespectful.
That includes inactive accounts. If you don’t want the entire
world to see you in a compromising position, delete it.
Reflect seriously on what you post before you post it;
if you wouldn’t want to see it on the front page
of the newspaper, or you wouldn’t want your
family to see it, do not post it.
• Password diligence-Update passwords frequently.
Keep an eye on any dormant accounts if you decide not to
delete them. Inactive accounts are prone to hackers.
• Spread love, not hate- Share uplifting or positive posts in
support of causes, subjects and persons you care about.
• Everything you post
on social media
impacts your
personal brand.
How do you want to be known?
responsibility and accountability
matters