Child Abuse: The Psychological and Societal Effects of Virtual Networks

Abstract

Information and communication technologies now play a crucial role in the lives and development of children. But kids also need to learn how to manage the risks that come with using technology. Online social networks have many effects and dangers on individual mental health, so excessive use causes depression, anxiety, violence, addiction, and body image distortions in individuals. Although researchers focus on the negative effects of social networks, they still have several benefits for individual health. To understand how exposure to child abuse information on social media platforms affects social relationships and psychological well-being. Inclusion-Exclusion methodology used in this research. Social connections and psychological health are seriously impacted by watching child abuse content on social media. It speaks that to lessen these effects and safeguard those at risk, strong support networks, as well as successful internet safety measures, are needed. This study establishes the degree to which the Internet’s security measures and support networks are currently adequate to lessen these consequences.