The psychologist assessed the ability of prohibitions to overcome dependence on social networks

Artur Vafin, a political psychologist and associate professor at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, told whether bans can help overcome dependence on social networks.

In conversation with the agency RuNews24.Ru On Tuesday, March 10, the expert noted that two types of behavior can be conditionally distinguished. The first is passive content consumption: endless scrolling, watching short videos and watching other people's discussions without participation. According to him, this format increases the feeling of social isolation: people compare themselves with idealized images and are more likely to experience anxiety, decreased self-esteem and a sense of loneliness.

The second type is active participation: correspondence, joint projects, community participation and exchange of experience. In this case, the expert noted, social networks perform their main function — they help maintain relationships, build professional connections and find like-minded people, so their influence can be rather positive.

The expert added that simple bans or time restrictions on the Internet rarely have a lasting effect, since they do not change the very model of digital behavior. He considers the development of a culture of conscious use of the Web to be more effective — the skills of critical perception of information, attention management and active online communication.

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March 6 site survey kp.ru It showed that 48% of Russians would not be able to spend a day without gadgets. They explain this by the need to stay in touch with family and work, as well as by the fact that their usual entertainment is also connected with gadgets. At the same time, 50% of respondents claim that they can easily give up gadgets for a day. 360.ru .

In February, psychiatrist and psychotherapist Alexey Vilkov expressed the opinion that 40 minutes of smartphone use is an average time interval that is safe for people of any age. It is especially important to follow this recommendation for children and adolescents, since their psyche and nervous system are not fully formed, writes RT.

At the same time, Dmitry Makarov, a neurologist and rehabilitologist, said that prolonged use of a smartphone with a forward tilt of the head overloads the cervical spine and the muscular corset. The expert called the correct position of the device the main preventive measure — it should be kept at eye level. When sitting, the angle of the neck should not exceed 7-10 degrees, and in the prone position — 15-20 degrees. It is recommended to keep the elbows closer to the body, RIAMO notes.

Also in February, psychologist Andrey Nevryuev told Izvestia that excessive Internet use can eventually turn into addiction if a person loses interest in real life and does not control time online. Nevryuev explained that the gradual escalation of content is becoming an alarming signal: if at first a person has enough light entertainment, then over time he may look for tougher and more provocative materials.

In August last year, psychologist Ekaterina Catalina told NSN that parents should not prohibit children from accessing the Internet and having an account on a social network. Meanwhile, it is important to convey important Internet safety rules to the child and establish a trusting relationship with him.

Earlier, psychotherapist Alexander Panarin told how to cope with addiction to social networks. According to the expert, first of all, a person needs to recognize that it exists. He suggested limiting the time in the gadget and deleting applications, and staying in the virtual space through the browser, notes Pravda.Ru .

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