Recommended for both professionals and individuals, this presentation will explore how our digitally-based devices and behaviours have and will perpetually continue to affect, effect, and alter our lives, lifestyles, and careers.

1. 8 May 2019
Dr. Don Grant, MA, MFA, CCDC, Ph.D.
Practicing Healthier Device Management
& Professional Digital Citizenship

2. Do you contemplate the affect / effect your posts
might have before posting them?
Do you edit your posts?
What is your REAL motive / goal / need for
posting, sharing, “LIKE”-ing, and/or “Friend”-ing…
…or NOT?

3. 1. ABSENT PRESENCE vs PRESENT PRESENCE
2. HEALTHY DEVICE MANAGEMENT
3. PRACTICING RESPONSIBLE PROFESSIONAL
DEVICE USE, UTILIZATION, & GOOD DIGITAL
CITIZENSHIP
TOPIC QUESTIONS FOR THE FINAL EXAM:

4. And now…
The most DREADED words ever spoken in the history of mankind…

5. PLEASETURNYOUR DEVICES
EITHER OFF ORTOVIBRATE…

6. 1. UK adults spend an average of 8 hours 41 minutes a day on screens; children 6.5; Most for
both demographics is spent multi-tasking, which, (according to University College
London), has been proven a #FAIL
2. “Silver Swipers” (55-75) are the fastest growing UK adopters of smartphones
3. The average UK user checks their smartphone 150 times per day; 1/3 admit they regularly
use their devices while with friends, watching television, eating, and while working or
with their romantic partner
4. 25% of UK adults admit sending text or instant messages to friends or family while in the
same room
5. 66% of UK adults say they “hate” how much time they spend on their phone; 27% of
children say their parents have “double standards” about technology
6. 1 in 3 UK adults check their messages in the middle of the night, and admit their overuse
is causing rows with their partners
7. 10% of UK smartphone owners admit reaching for their phone as soon as they wake; 1/3
within 5 minutes; 75% say it’s the last thing they do before sleep
SOME SUPER FUN FACTS!!!

7. ◊ UKsocialmediausers:44M;25%ofUK usersvisitthemmorethan10timesa day
◊ 26%ofUK usersadmitto being“almostconstantly”ontheInternetin 2018;comparedto 21%in2015
◊ 34%ofpeoplehavecheckedFacebookinthe pastten minutes; Scientistshavefounda linkbetweenheavy
Facebookuseanddepressivesymptoms,includinglowself-esteem
◊ 50%of peopleprefertocommunicatedigitallyratherthanF2F;higherforadolescents,teens,& youngadults;
◊ 50%of UKsmartphoneusersadmitto usingtheirphonewhilewalking;4.5millionswhilecrossingtheroad
◊ 1/3of peoplewouldrathercleantheirtoiletsthantheirInbox;thesameamountadmitto “hording”emails
◊ 33%ofpeopleadmitto “hiding”fromfriends/familytochecksocialmedia
◊ ResearchbyNottinghamTrentUniversityfoundthatonethirdofthesmartphonenotificationswe receive
worsenourmood
◊ Teenswhouseelectronicdevicesfor3 hoursa dayorlongerare35%moreproneto suicidalideationthan
thosewhocomeinunder3;Teensuicideratesrosebetween2010& 2016,aftera 2 decadedecline
◊ Only1 in 10UK toddlersof theso-called“iPadGeneration”arelabeledas “healthy”by paediatricians
◊ Researchat the2017PaediatricAcademicSocietiesMeetingclaimedeveryadditional30minutesof hand-
heldscreentimeis linkedtoa 49%increasedriskofexpressivespeechdelayinchildrenunder2 yearsof age.
Sources: Federal Centers For Disease Control
Pew Research Center; 2017
Twenge; 2017
DID’JA ALSOKNOW…

8. And Furthermore…
A correlation exists between excessive Internet use, ADHD, depression, social
phobia, & hostility, with a pattern reminiscent of correlates with alcohol & drug
addiction
Excessive, long-term exposure to electronic environments is reconfiguring young
people's neural networks and possibly diminishing their ability to develop empathy,
interpersonal relationships, and nonverbal communication skills
70% of those struggling with Device Management also struggle with (or have a
history of) other addictions & emotional dysregulation such as depression, mood
disorders, social disorders, anxiety disorders, relationship problems, & sexuality-
based disorders
Technology, device, and Internet use, like alcohol and other drugs, are reinforcing,
stimulating, and rewarding-which potentially only increases the desire to “use”

10. SPINNING WHEEL OFDOOM

11. OKAY, OKAY…
BLAH, BLAH, HASHTAG BLAH…
WE ALL TOTALLY GET IT!
So what do we DO about it?

13. UNINTENDED (POTENTIALLY)
NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS OF DEVICES
DISRUPTED / NON-RESTORATIVE SLEEP
ATTENTION SPAN ISSUES
ISOLATION
ANXIETY & DEPRESSION
STRESS
VULNERABILITY TO DANGEROUS SITUATIONS
MISSING “ORGANIC BIDS FORCONNECTION”

15. And then there’s this new weird phenom I like to call…
FOUC(Fear Of Unknown Callers)

16. PRESENCE
And now it’s time for the part in the show when we talk about…

18. #RecipeForDisasterOrViralMeme?

19. #really?

23. Well… isn’t THAT super convenient…
Thanks, IKEA!
(#WTH?)

24. #2019AbsentPresenceMotherOfTheYearAwardWINNER

26. SOCIAL MEDIA RULES!
(Um… just to clarify, I mean the actual “RULES” of social media,
not that it ACTUALLY “rules.” Then again…)

27. DO
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YOUR
BOYFRIEN
#OhNoSheDINNI
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RULE #1:

28. “LIKES” RULE; They are the SOCIAL CURRENCY of MILLENIALS (along with cybercurrency, of course!!!)

29. “ANONYMOUS”
#uh-
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30. #TBT 1985

31. 2009

32. 2019: Wanna be “Liked?”
No worries-there’s an app for that!
P.S.
In2017,Instagram
was rated as the
“worst” social
media platform, for
its negative impact
on the mental
health of young
people
-Time Magazine; May 2017
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37. ● The Constant Checker ● Informer
● The Early Adopter ● Quizzer
● Media Socialite ● Ranter
● Engager / Ultra ● Lurker
● Denier ● Troll
● Dipper ● Bully
● Virgin ● Ghost
● Peacock / Boaster ● Changeling
● Approval Seeker
SOCIAL MEDIA “CHARACTERS”;
(If you engage, which are YOU?)

38. AGAIN…
Do you contemplate the affect / effect your posts
might have before posting them?
Do you edit your posts?
What is your REAL motive / goal / need
for posting, “LIKE”-ing, and/or “Friend”-ing,
…or NOT?

45. Digital Citizenship & Professionalism

46. √ Political / Religious / Opinionated rants
√ Complaints
√ Controversy / “Over-sharing”
√ Grammar / Spelling errors
√ Arguing on social media threads / Bullying
√ Too “cool” for rules
√ Attention-seeking
√ Anything that does not fully support the mission of your:
• program / practice
• affiliated organizations
• community
• family

47. SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR
PROFESSIONAL ONLINE USE & UTILIZATION
(A.O. MAY 2019)
1. The APA code of ethics (https://www.apa.org/ethics/code/) should be applied for digitally-mediated engagement,
website curation, and social media participation. (Code of Digital Conduct)
2. Be mindful that even with the strictest of privacy settings and filters, there is no guarantee that your content will
not be accessible. Thus always exercise sound judgment before posting and remember that once something is
shared online, it is archived forever. (Posting is Permanent)
3. Present professional social media profiles that accurately reflect your area of expertise and practice. Be mindful to
not offer treatment advice or compromise your clients’ confidentiality. (Authenticity is Vital)
4. Practice positive digital citizenship and avoid unprofessional interactions and commentary. (Digital
Professionalism & Positivity)
5. Acknowledge with patients, clients, and students both the negative and positive impact of technology and social
media participation. (Online Engagement Awareness is Crucial)
6. Be aware of copyright practices and laws before posting any unoriginal content, images, logos, or reproductions.
(The Law & Digital Responsibility)
7. Clearly define to clients, students, staff, and employees your practice or organization guidelines regarding digital
communications (e.g., text, phone calls, messaging, and email). (Confidentiality and Communication Protocols)
8. Maintain personal social media participation and engagement guidelines for both yourself and employees
(Endorse Social Media Boundaries)
9. Carefully consider the potential risks of soliciting or accepting bids for online social media relationships with
clients, patients, and students. (Avoid Potentially Compromising Online Relationship Bids)
10. If you unintentionally post in error, immediately offer a redaction, retraction, or correction. Remember that even if
you delete content, it may still have been viewed, saved, or shared. (Sensibly Reconcile Digital Transgressions)
11. As technological opportunities continue to evolve and increase, individuals should stay current with technological
opportunities, apps, and platforms. If you are unsure, seek education from a more proficient colleague or external
expert. (Remain Current and Savvy)
12. Remember that your online engagement represents your “brand,” and thus potentially that of any employers,
organizations, or communities with whom you publicly profess affiliation. (Always Remain Digitally Mindful)

48.  Is this post kind?
 Was this post edited?
 What am I trying to achieve with this post?
 What are my real (like #4REAL real!) goals of
posting this?
 Could this post possibly offend anyone?
 How prepared am I for any backlash associated
with this post?
 What could be the consequences of a poor post on
my life? Career? Family? Relationships? Respect?

50. Do you contemplate the affect / effect your posts
might have before posting them?
Do you edit your posts?
What is your REAL motive / goal / need for
posting, sharing, “LIKE”-ing, and/or “Friend”-ing…
…or NOT?
ONE MORE TIME…

51. DIGITAL IMMIGRANTS BE LIKE…

52. BUT DIGITAL NATIVES BE LIKE…
(…And they usually DON’T be likin’ it at all!)

53. T
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56. AND THEN OF COURSE, THERE ARE…
THE GAMERS!
Single Player games
MMORPG's: Massively multi-player online role playing games (began with
Dungeons & Dragons; now it’s all about WOW, COD, LOL, etc.)
MUD's: Multi-use domain games; self-constructed
Gamers can create a completely self-constructed persona & test/play out
identities and roles they are unable to manifest in real life.
Game designers PURPOSELY install rewards systems & other attractions
while prolong intended playing time & can increase emotional activation
Like a drug addict on a bad run, a gaming addict often will neglect personal
health, hygiene, any/all responsibilities, sleeping, eating, work, school, & even
their own children when lost in a gaming “blackout.”

57. COMMON SENSE STRATEGIES TO AVOID PROBLEMS
1. Establishaspecific routine/timeschedule forvideo game play
2. Keep alldevices outofthebedroom
3. Beselective in approvedgame choices
4. Setlimits; Offera“10minute warning”
5. Useavisible timer
6. Ownthe technology
7. Establish& beCONSISTENTwith reasonable-userules& strategies
8. DoNOTuseextragame/onlinetime asa“reward”or“barter”tool
9. Emphasizeandexpectotherformsofplayforyourchild; Have anotherfun“transition”activityin place
10. Go ona family“GamePlayDiet”

58. CYBERBULLYING / CYBERAGGRESSION
DEFINITION: “Behavior aimed at harming another person using
electronic communications, & perceived by the target as aversive”
10%-40% of adolescents reported having been the victims of cyberbullying
23% of youth reported being the victim of ANY type of bullying (physical,
verbal, emotional, and/or cyberbullying)
32.7% of youth reported that the cyberbullying came from someone
theyTHOUGHT was their friend; 27.7% said it was from someone in their
school
Sources: Kowlaski et al, 2014
Schoffstall & Cohen, 2011
Waasdorp and Bradshaw 2015

59. TYPES OF CYBERBULLYING
(some forms are #SUPERSubtle)
THE “EXCLUSIVE(YOU’RE EXCLUDED)”PHOTO
AGGRESSIVE “LIKING” (tothe point of mockery)
NO COMMENT(Social suicide toa teen – andwhoarewe kidding, even some ADULTS!)
CATPHISHING /IMPING /FALSE IMPERSONATION
DENIGRATION /GOSSIP orRUMORSPREADING
HAPPY SLAPPING ; Posting orpublishing of embarrassing or damaging photos/videos
CYBERSTALKING
DOXXING; Publishing private oridentifying information
CYBERHARRASSMENT /SWATTING
SUB-TWEETING / SUB-BOOKING
GRIEFING (primarilyfor online gamers; like “stalking”)

60. CYBERVICTIMS ARE LIKELY TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT
MENTAL HEALTH & SOCIAL PROBLEMS
and also that…
CYBERAGGRESSION HURTS DIFFERENTLY & MORE DEEPLY
THAN FACE-TO-FACE BULLYING
FOR MORE INFORMATION, EDUCATION,
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES, & HELP,VISIT:
www.Cyberbully411.com
EXPERTS BELIEVE THAT…
(I personally believe it is because whether true or not, the assumption is
that “everyone” sees it online, as opposed to F2F bullying which is usually
more contained)

61. CYBERPORNOGRAPHY
Potential negative effects include:
• Decreased sensitivity towards women (or men)
• Distorted & unhealthy views about sexuality
• Increased risk of developing a negative body image
• Increased risk of developing sexually compulsive behaviors
• Increased risk for sexual addiction and/or need for progressive stimulation
• Loss of intimacy for couples
• Sexual dysfunction when in a “face-to-face” sexual or intimate situation
• Extremely premature exposure to sexuality
• When involved “Sexting,” ALL the above, along with explicit photos minors
(or adults) share potentially being shared, sold, or posted on illegal
websites without their knowledge

62. FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS, CLINICIANS, &
FRIENDS
• INVESTIGATE
• EDUCATE
• PARTICIPATE
• COMMUNICATE
• MODERATE
• APPRECIATE
• VALIDATE

63. Create a simple set of rules to limit the negative
(and amplify the positive) impacts of how to use your device(s):
1. Stop checking your phone in your car (and certainly not while driving!)
2. Stop checking your device during TV commercials
3. Keep your phone across the room (or in a different room/space) when not using it
4. Turn off ALL notifications; Unsubscribe from, block, & delete useless & addictive apps
5. “Opt out” of email updates. They can wait. Really, they can.
6. Chose a clear, realistic, & healthy end point for each random "surfing" session; set timers
7. Stop checking your phone while in line. Talk to the folks on either side of you, or the poor
employee working the register, instead. See what happens and how much better you feel
8. Create a framework for your day with end buffers. For example, don't make your phone
the first thing you reach for in the morning and the last thing at night. Remember when
that connection used to be with the person you loved or your close friends?
9. Put your phone away after posting something on social media. Don't stress about how
many "likes" in what amount of time, it received. Or is that why you posted it?
10. Stop repeating the cycle of checking things. Check your email, social media, banking,
whatever platforms once and then put the device away
11. Do not leave your phone by your bed at night
12. When with others, put the phone away and TURN IT OFF
13. Do not put your phone on any table while eating, meeting, greeting
14. Recognize that it is a work in progress
15. Model the change you want to see in the world

66. #BummerDude

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Note: Additional references are also included on appropriate slides within the content of this presentation

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SAM, MATT, ARMINTA, MAYLIS, MANDY, ANNIE,
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ALL OF YOU…
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