Technology-Based Identity Disorder
Technology-Based Identity Disorder
Basic description:
Individuals with Technology-Based Identity Disorder believe that they are a very different
person when they are using the internet to communicate with people around them. They are
very dependent on technology. They spent a great amount of time on devices, social media,
and the web is usually a common warning sign. When they are on social media, their characters
can vary. For example, they can be nice on a particular situation and they can be negative on
another situation. They are often individuals who have low-self-esteem and who are lonely
because they have the mindset that the internet and social media is a “second” home for them
to escape and also connect with others …show more content…
There is significant evidence that males are more likely to be diagnosed with
this disorder than females. In addition, there seems to be a comorbidity between Technology-
Based Identity Disorder and depression, anxiety, and alcoholism. Studies also show that
Technology-Based Identity Disorder is more commonly observed in populations with higher
socioeconomic status where they can have more access to devices. There are no significant
differences between ethnic groups.
Development and course:
Individuals diagnosed with Technology-Based Identity Disorder often have a long history of
depression and neglect when they were children. As a result, they tend not to form close
relationships with other people easily.
Specific subtypes: NA
Altruistic Disorder
Basic description:
The essential feature of Altruistic Disorder is that the individual has a strong and vigorous desire
to alleviate other’s suffering even if by means that harm the individual, rather than improve
individual’s well-being. It is generally defined as having good intentions, but it is …show more content…
Individuals with this disorder hate being late. This includes being late to a
movie, a party, or to occasions planned by the individual themselves. It will be an anxiety-
producing experience to the individuals if they didn’t arrive at the occasion even though being
late will not have any consequences. However, individuals can function normally in daily lives as
they are always on time. They are very organized because they always organize schedules for
everything that they will do at a specific time. When they are late for even a minute, they will
detach and withdraw themselves from the environment and constantly have negative thoughts
about themselves.
Diagnostic criteria:
A. Individuals always wants to create the greatest amount of value with their lives
B. Individuals are constantly aware and sensitive about time
C. Individuals worry about spending their time on things that are meaningless
D. Individuals worry that something bad will happen if they are late; delusional thinking
E. Individuals experience physiological stress if there is no clock near
Basic description:
Individuals with Technology-Based Identity Disorder believe that they are a very different
person when they are using the internet to communicate with people around them. They are
very dependent on technology. They spent a great amount of time on devices, social media,
and the web is usually a common warning sign. When they are on social media, their characters
can vary. For example, they can be nice on a particular situation and they can be negative on
another situation. They are often individuals who have low-self-esteem and who are lonely
because they have the mindset that the internet and social media is a “second” home for them
to escape and also connect with others …show more content…
There is significant evidence that males are more likely to be diagnosed with
this disorder than females. In addition, there seems to be a comorbidity between Technology-
Based Identity Disorder and depression, anxiety, and alcoholism. Studies also show that
Technology-Based Identity Disorder is more commonly observed in populations with higher
socioeconomic status where they can have more access to devices. There are no significant
differences between ethnic groups.
Development and course:
Individuals diagnosed with Technology-Based Identity Disorder often have a long history of
depression and neglect when they were children. As a result, they tend not to form close
relationships with other people easily.
Specific subtypes: NA
Altruistic Disorder
Basic description:
The essential feature of Altruistic Disorder is that the individual has a strong and vigorous desire
to alleviate other’s suffering even if by means that harm the individual, rather than improve
individual’s well-being. It is generally defined as having good intentions, but it is …show more content…
Individuals with this disorder hate being late. This includes being late to a
movie, a party, or to occasions planned by the individual themselves. It will be an anxiety-
producing experience to the individuals if they didn’t arrive at the occasion even though being
late will not have any consequences. However, individuals can function normally in daily lives as
they are always on time. They are very organized because they always organize schedules for
everything that they will do at a specific time. When they are late for even a minute, they will
detach and withdraw themselves from the environment and constantly have negative thoughts
about themselves.
Diagnostic criteria:
A. Individuals always wants to create the greatest amount of value with their lives
B. Individuals are constantly aware and sensitive about time
C. Individuals worry about spending their time on things that are meaningless
D. Individuals worry that something bad will happen if they are late; delusional thinking
E. Individuals experience physiological stress if there is no clock near