Research On "Depressing Culture" Phenomenon In The Network

Since 2016,the phenomenon of " depressing culture" has sprang up in the cyberspace.It shows the decadent and pessimistic negative emotions of young people with the symbols of "depressing",which has aroused the attention of all parties.As a subcultural phenomenon appearing in the specific space-time node,what is the difference between the network "depressing culture" is different from other subcultures,its intrinsic meaning and the social psychological root,how to rationally look at the nature and influence of the phenomenon of "depressing culture" and how to avoid its negative influence,all of these are necessary.It should be discussed in depth.The phenomenon of "depressing culture" is a form of subculture with youth as its main body,with "decadence" as its banner and new media as its platform.The unique values and behavioral characteristics behind it reflect the complex relationship between the current social environment and youth groups.The phenomenon of "depressing culture"in the network is composed of many factors:the solidification of the social stratum,the differentiation of the rich and the poor,the spread and erosion of the concept of materialism,and the single goal of the academic achievement in the educational environment,which constitute the external origin of the "depressing" mood;the youth group has the self confirmation and the group identity.Craving is the intrinsic motivation of"depressing",and the "self stigma" of the youth group provides the behavior logic for the emergence of the phenomenon of "depressing culture",and the natural adaptation of the fragmentation of the cyberspace and the "depressing" symbol provides the suitable soil for its wide spread.On the one hand,the phenomenon of "depressing culture" on the Internet has realized the venting of negative emotions,the pursuit and satisfaction of entertainment,the recognition and confirmation of the identity of the group,on the other hand,there are also many negative effects.It may help its users unconsciously immerse themselves in the"depressing " mentality and encourage more "depressing" behavior;it may induce imitations and follower and cause the spread of "depressing"in society;it may interfere with the intergroup relationship between the young and the outside groups.In addition,the phenomenon of"depressing culture" may also impact the network environment,and it will also adversely affect the inheritance of positive genes in traditional culture.To avoid its negative influence,all kinds of media platforms need to create a healthy atmosphere of public opinion.Family and society should pay more attention to the reasonable needs of young people's psychology and emotion.All walks of life should give more care to the survival situation of young people,help young people to solve psychological problems,guide young people to set up correct values and improve their right and wrong ability,so as to curb the spread of negative effects of Internet "depressing culture".