PSYCHOLOGICAL MECHANISMS OF DIGITAL INFORMATION USE THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE EROSION OF SOCIAL NORMS IN THE MINDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE

This paper examines the psychological impact of digital information consumption on the consciousness of
young people, emphasizing how it provokes shifts and distortions in social and moral norms. The article explores the
mechanisms through which cognitive dissonance, identity crisis, and the dominance of virtual standards influence the
emergence of deviant and maladaptive behaviors among youth. Special attention is given to psycho-preventive and
educational strategies designed to mitigate these effects and foster healthier patterns of digital interaction