Information Hygiene: General Theoretical Assessment of the Problem

Abstract

The use of information technology in all spheres of activity raises the problem of hygienic regulation of information loads for the population, especially children. The authors describe the negative effects of information on children and adolescents. Due to this fact, there is a need to create secure information environment. It is necessary to list some principles of information hygiene: complexity, focus, socio-political activity, science, accessibility, integrity, consistency, qualitative and quantitative approach in data analysis, differentiated and individual approach to the child, continuity of protection, ease of use of protective methods and tools, reasonable sufficiency, flexibility of management and application, openness of algorithms and protection mechanisms, validity of access, personal responsibility, etc. Thus, the development of the information society involves developing information hygiene to prevent the negative impact of information load from different sources on the health of the population, especially children. It is necessary to calculate the individual risks of different types of information and to predict their consequences for the health of adolescents, followed by the development of a program of preventive and recreational work with them. To this end, Russia has the scientific potential and modern technologies in the field of hygiene, protection and promotion of the health of children, adolescents and young people.