Welcome to A-level ICT
There are many health concerns associated with the use of ICT in home entertainment. These include:-
Addiction to computer games – can affect schoolwork
Addiction to gambling can lead to debt
Sedentary nature – people sitting at their computers all day and not getting any exercise and having an effect on their health and leading to obesity
Health problems – incorrect posture can lead to backache, using joysticks repeatedly can lead to RSI
Chat rooms – young children could be groomed to meet undesirable people
Inappropriate material – it is very easy for young children to come across material such as hard pornography which could harm them
Closure of cinemas / video shops, etc – no need to go out to watch a film when you can watch it in your own home
Cyber bullying – Children could be depressed.
Spending too much time at a computer distracts you from working
Downloading of viruses – Could make computer unusable.
Social isolation.