Characteristics of personal trust in young women and young men in the context of problem-based network use

Abstract

The problem of studying personal trust in young women and young men in the context of problematic online use is extremely relevant. This article examines one type of trust (by subject): personal trust, which is revealed through categories: trust yourself, trust in others, trust in the world, and is formed through foundations such as reliability, unity, liking, knowledge, and calculation. The aim of the study is to identify the characteristics of personal trust in students' online activity by gender. The study was conducted using a subject-personal approach.

A comparative analysis of students' personal trust in online interactions by gender is presented. Young men are more susceptible to the negative consequences of internet activity and addictive digital activity. Young women, however, are more trusting of others online. Young men are more cautious and less trusting when interacting with other participants in the digital environment. A correlation analysis of the study's results revealed that a high level of self-trust does not contribute to active online communication, internet-dependent behavior, or the negative consequences of digital activity in young people's lives. Young men develop high trust in others based on their confidence in their reliability and contribute to compulsive online activity. Young women trust the digital world based on their affinity for online objects. Young people use internet resources in a variety of ways.

The results obtained in this study can be used to organize psychological and pedagogical supportin the work of psychological services at universities and colleges, and for inclusion in cybersecurity prevention programs.