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The Theory of the Principle of Protecting the Right to Health of Children of the Alpha Generation in the Online World
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Mohammad Mehdi Seyed Nasseri *1    , Tahereh Shah mohammadi2 |
1- Medical Ethics and Law Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Department of Persian Language and Literature, Alborz Campus, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. |
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Abstract: (32 Views) |
Background and Aim: The "metaverse" is an emerging world a three-dimensional virtual environment where users can interact with one another through avatars. These human interactions, evolving with technological advancements, have introduced new dimensions to legal science by raising numerous legal issues that affect individuals under various circumstances. Among the diverse legal concerns surrounding the metaverse, one critical issue is the protection of children’s right to health and their human dignity within this ecosystem. This technological phenomenon has the potential to revolutionize children’s social development and growth, while continuously posing novel questions about safeguarding children’s rights. This article seeks to address the following questions: What are the challenges in realizing children’s right to health within the metaverse ecosystem? What are the necessary frameworks and tools required to support the right to health for children in this virtual environment?
Methods: This research employs a descriptive-analytical method, reviewing documents, books, and articles published in the [Google Scholar] database. The study focuses on English-language articles from 2015 to 2024. It aims to understand the nature of the issue through extensive literature reviews, analyses, scientific research, and the insights of leading experts and legal scholars in this field.
Ethical Considerations: Ethical principles, including maintaining the authenticity of texts, honesty, consent and transparency, were observed in the preparation of this article.
Results: The significant impact and potential negative effects of the virtual world on children are widely acknowledged. Addressing children’s rights in the face of this powerful technology is one of the pressing scientific and social challenges of our time. Given the vast scope of the metaverse, the anonymity of users, its high speed, transnational nature and the absence of effective jurisdictional mechanisms and government oversight, this environment profoundly influences users’ perceptions and exposes all individuals, particularly children and adolescents, to significant risks.
Conclusion: This study provides a foundation for achieving the research objective: Identifying effective mechanisms and strategies to protect children’s right to health in the metaverse ecosystem. The findings suggest that leveraging general legal frameworks, considering specific regulations, utilizing artificial intelligence and blockchain technology and designing specialized tools will be instrumental in ensuring comprehensive protection for children in the metaverse environment. |
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| Keywords: Principle of Protection, Right to Health, Metaverse, Children’s Rights |
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Type of Study: Original Article |
Received: 2024/09/29 | Accepted: 2025/01/10 | Published: 2025/02/3
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