Model of youth behavior in the digital environment

the article presents a model that classifies the behavior of young people in the digital environment based on the information and psychological security of the individual. The study was based on a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods followed by cluster analysis, during which two main clusters were identified: "Conscious and balanced users" characterized by developed critical thinking, caution and restraint in the use of digital technologies, and "Digital citizens with concern for well-being", who are characterized by responsibility, safety in social networks, copyright compliance and attention to mental health in the digital space. The proposed approach allows us to identify the key features that users face and outline ways to increase their awareness and responsibility in the digital world. The theoretical significance of the work lies in identifying the psychological mechanisms for the formation of safe and responsible behavior on the Internet, which together expands theoretical understanding of the information and psychological impact of the digital environment on the individual. The practical significance is due to the possibility of using the obtained results in the process of creating educational programs and trainings on the development of media literacy, critical thinking and skills of safe behavior on the Internet, as well as promoting a healthy and safe digital environment for young people on their basis.

information and psychological security, digital space, orientation, motivation, key skills, risks, behavior