Digital Wellbeing

Discover how digital technology affects our wellbeing

What is the impact of digital technology on our health, relationships and society? How do we ensure our own digital wellbeing? Explore the answers to these questions and more with this course.

You will investigate new and established technologies and their impact on society, looking at the positives and negatives of engaging with technology.

You will also learn how to ensure your own digital wellbeing, exploring: how to balance online and offline activities, how to stay safe physically and virtually, strategies for dealing with information overload and creating a positive digital identity.

This course is for anyone interested in understanding health and wellbeing in the digital age. It will be of particular interest to people concerned with social science, healthcare or online communities.

This course is for anyone interested in understanding health and wellbeing in the digital age. It will be of particular interest to people concerned with social science, healthcare or online communities.

• Engage with some of the current areas of research on digital identity and wellbeing
• Discuss the various facets of digital wellbeing and the associated implications on both a personal and social level
• Identify some of the benefits and risks of engaging in particular online activities with regards to personal wellbeing
• Reflect on personal digital practices and the impact they have on digital identity and wellbeing
• Collaborate in a safe and responsible way in online communities, considering impact on others