Cyberpsychology
The Study of Individuals, Society and Digital Technologies
BPS Textbooks in Psychology
1. Auflage Dezember 2016
264 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Young, Garry (Herausgeber)
Kurzbeschreibung
Cyberpsychology is a new textbook designed for both undergraduate and graduate students in psychology. The first textbook in this growth area, it sets out key theories and empirical research in the dynamic and rapidly-growing field of cyberpsychology, which is the study of the psychological interaction between individuals, societies, and digital technology. Topical issues addressed include online identity, online dating, children's use of the Internet, and more.
An important new BPS Textbook in Psychology exploring the interactions between individuals, societies, and digital technologies
* Outlines key theories and empirical research within cyberpsychology and provides critical assessments of this rapidly changing field
* Identifies areas in need of further research and ways to use digital technologies as a research tool
* Covers topics such as online identity, online relationships and dating, pornography, children's use of the internet, cyberbullying, online games and gambling, and deception and online crime
* Engaging and accessible for students at the undergraduate and graduate level with real life examples, activities, and discussion questions
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Chapter 2 The 'Self ' in Cyberspace 9
Chapter 3 Online Relationships 23
Chapter 4 Online Dating 39
Chapter 5 Online Sexual Activities 51
Chapter 6 Internet Infidelity 62
Chapter 7 Children's and Teens' Use of Digital Technologies 73
Chapter 8 Online Education 86
Chapter 9 Leisure and Entertainment 101
Chapter 10 Online Gaming and Gambling 114
Chapter 11 Online Deception 128
Chapter 12 Online Crimes: Scams, Fraud and Illegal Downloads 141
Chapter 13 Online Crimes: Cyberharassment, Hate Crimes and Cyberwarfare 156
Chapter 14 Online Crimes: Child Pornography and Paedophilia 170
Chapter 15 Online Support and Health Care 187
Chapter 16 Concluding Thoughts 200
References 203
Index 240
