Viral On TikTok 'Handsome? Dong's Balance Review, Psychologist: Showing Off ATM Balances On Social Media Has A Bad Impact On Psychology
JAKARTA - Show off your current trending savings balance on social media through the challenge to review your ATM balance, 'Handsome? Dong's Balance Review, is considered to have a psychological negative impact on society, especially in the midst of difficult conditions during the current pandemic. "There are people who can accept this trend with normal reactions, some are burdened, some are jealous or even depressed, " said psychologist from the University of Indonesia, A. Kasandra Putranto, when contacted by Antara, Tuesday. According to Kasandra, the phenomenon is crowded on social media due to the actions of some people who are vying for fame and fortune. The COVID-19 pandemic has not only created new habits in the world. Public. Pressure due to physical restrictions on social activities, including work from home, is one of the factors for the emergence of new trends in society, especially on social media. One of them that is currently viral is showing off ATM balances on Tik Tok social media. "Basically, nowadays, everyone is competing to pursue fame and fortune. Various efforts are maximized to achieve these goals in the digital era. this," he said. The risks that can be experienced by the community due to this trend, according to Kasandra, vary depending on the psychological condition of each person. However, it is clear that this trend can have an effect on society.
According to Kasandra, social media and activities in it have a huge impact on a person's mental health. "Now there is a phenomenon of social media addiction that makes a person's function of life disrupted, so he neglects to do important things in his life," explained Kasandra giving an example. from (physical) violence, sexual violence, fraud, robbery, online gambling, to death threats," he said.
Excessive activity on social media and not for positive things, Kasandra asserted, can have a psychological negative impact. Many of the people who feel stressed due to too much exposure to social media. That is the reason why they have to limit unnecessary activities on social media. If you feel stressed, Kasandra advises you to immediately consult a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist. "But of course prevention is better than cure." Kasandra also reminded people involved in showing off their ATM balances to keep paying the income tax they earned.
"Don't forget to show off your balance, the Directorate General of Taxes will chase after you. Don't forget to report taxes for every income earned. Because taxes are used to develop the country," Kasandra added.