Psychological safety of an individual in a virtual environment

This article analyzes the problem of psychological security of an individual in the context of the development of digital integration and emphasizes the need to rethink the term itself. Based on a survey of university students in Krasnoyarsk, the author identifies the dominant online communication spaces and the high importance of anonymity, which contributes to the growth of deviant behavior. Special attention is paid to the dual nature of regulatory regulation on the Internet, which leads to increased psychological stress. In conclusion, it is emphasized that ensuring psychological security increasingly requires ethical solutions.