Adicción a las nuevas tecnologías: Causas y consecuencias

Summary

This video explores the growing problem of technology addiction, particularly among young people, and its impact on daily life. While the internet offers a world of opportunities, it also presents strong distractions that can lead to severe dependencies. The script highlights various types of addiction, including technostress, technophobia, techno-fatigue, and techno-addiction, emphasizing how these issues manifest in excessive internet use, social media dependency, and neglect of personal responsibilities. The UNAM study warns about the potential mental and emotional consequences, such as anxiety, insomnia, and damaged relationships, illustrating the risks of uncontrolled technology use.

Takeaways

• 😀 The rise of new addictions, particularly among young people, has become a serious issue in this century.
• 😀 The internet offers vast possibilities for entertainment, information, and communication, but also brings risks of severe dependencies.
• 😀 According to the Mexican Internet Association, the average Mexican spends 7 hours and 14 minutes online daily.
• 😀 Simply being online does not directly cause addiction; factors like stress, depression, and work addiction can contribute.
• 😀 The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) identified the concept of 'techno-stress' in 1984, marking the beginning of understanding technology addiction.
• 😀 'Techno-phobia' refers to a fear of using technology due to lack of familiarity, causing harmful reactions.
• 😀 'Techno-fatigue' is related to constant connectivity, like checking emails or social media, leading to exhaustion.
• 😀 'Techno-addiction' is the uncontrollable need to stay updated and continuously monitor social media, often at the expense of other responsibilities.
• 😀 Excessive use of tools like WhatsApp can diminish socializing abilities, even in social settings like meals or gatherings.
• 😀 In recent years, punishments for children often involve restricting access to phones or gaming consoles, leading to emotional crises for those dependent on them.
• 😀 Internet addiction involves uncontrolled use of devices and internet access, often manifesting as anxiety when disconnected, and may lead to insomnia, irritability, or more extreme health and relationship issues.

Q & A

What are the new types of addiction mentioned in the script?

The new addictions mentioned include tech addiction, stress, and work addiction, which are increasingly common, especially among young people.

How much time does the average Mexican spend online daily?

According to the Mexican Internet Association, the average Mexican spends 7 hours and 14 minutes online every day.

Does being online automatically cause addiction?

No, being online does not automatically lead to addiction. It depends on factors such as stress, depression, or work addiction, which can contribute to developing an addiction to technology.

What is 'tecnoestrés' and when was it first recognized?

'Tecnoestrés' refers to the stress that arises from the use of technology. It was first recognized in 1984 by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).

What are the three types of 'tecnoestrés' identified by the UNAM?

The three types of 'tecnoestrés' are technophobia (fear due to lack of preparation for using technology), technofatigue (fatigue from constant internet and device usage), and technoaddiction (the uncontrollable need to stay connected to social media and the internet).

What does 'tecnoaddiction' refer to?

'Tecnoaddiction' refers to the uncontrollable need to stay connected to social media and the internet, often at the expense of other responsibilities, like socializing in person.

How can 'tecnoaddiction' affect real-life social interactions?

'Tecnoaddiction' can lead to the loss of the ability to socialize in person, as people may spend excessive time on devices like WhatsApp, even during meals or gatherings.

How has punishment changed in the past decade with regard to technology addiction?

In the past decade, punishments have shifted from prohibiting outdoor play with friends to restricting access to devices like cell phones or gaming consoles, which can cause a severe crisis in addicted individuals.

What are the potential negative effects of internet addiction mentioned in the script?

The script highlights that internet addiction can lead to anxiety, insomnia, irritability, sadness, and in extreme cases, harm to physical health and personal relationships.

How does internet addiction impact mental well-being according to the UNAM?

According to the UNAM, internet addiction manifests as excessive anxiety when not connected, and if uncontrolled, it can result in emotional disturbances like irritability, sadness, or even affect sleep patterns.