Full Description
An Introduction to Cyberpsychology provides a comprehensive introduction to this rapidly growing discipline. Fully updated in its second edition, the book encourages students to critically evaluate the psychology of online interactions and to develop appropriate research methodologies to complete their own work in this field.
The book examines cyberpsychology and online research methodologies, social psychology in an online context, practical applications of cyberpsychology, and the psychological aspects of other technologies. This new edition has been carefully updated to include additional coverage of:
Expanded content relating to major developments in the field and new content on gaming and screentime
A new chapter examining the relationship between older adults and technology
Cyberpsychology in focus feature boxes in each chapter that examine topics in depth
Interviews with professionals working in fields relating to cyberpsychology
Each chapter includes key terms and a glossary, content summaries, discussion questions, and recommended reading to guide further study.
Supported by extensive online resources for students and instructors, this authoritative book is an essential core text for undergraduate modules in cyberpsychology, and an ideal primer for students of postgraduate programs in cyberpsychology.
To view the additional student and instructor resources for this book, please visit https://routledgelearning.com/bpscoretextbooks
Contents
Part 1: Introduction
Interview 1: Cyberpsychology in Professional Practice
Itayi Viriri
1. Introduction to Cyberpsychology
Gráinne Kirwan
2. Conducting Online Research
Brendan Rooney
Part 2: Human interaction online
Interview 2: Cyberpsychology in Professional Practice
Lee Kelly
3. Computer-Mediated Communication and Online Media
Gráinne Kirwan
4. Self and Identity in Cyberspace
Irene Connolly
5. The dark Side of the Internet
Hannah Barton and Derek Laffan
6. Love and Relationships Online
Nicola Fox Hamilton
7. Attention and Distraction Online
John Greaney and Emma Mathias
8. The Dynamics of Groups Online
Olivia Hurley
9. Persuasion and Compliance in Cyberspace
Hannah Barton
10. Privacy and Trust Online
Grainne Kirwan
Part 3: Applied Cyberpsychology
Interview 3: Cyberpsychology in Professional Practice
Fardus Sultan
11. Forensic Cyberpsychology
Grainne Kirwan
12. Cyberpsychology and Psychopathology
Cliona Flood and Audrey Stenson
13. Sport & Health Cyberpsychology
Olivia Hurley
14. The Online Workplace
Cliona Flood and Audrey Stenson
15. The Internet as an Educational Space
Marion Palmer
16. Consumer Cyberpsychology and Online marketing
Nicola Fox Hamilton
17. Young People and the Internet
Irene Connolly
18. Older adults in the Digital Age
Liam Challenor
Part 4: Psychology and Technology
Interview 4: Cyberpsychology in Professional Practice
Phelim May
19. Human-Computer Interaction
Andrew Errity
20. Gaming
David Hayes, Andrew Errity, Brendan Rooney, and Conall Tunney
21. Psychological Applications of Virtual and Augmented/Mixed Reality
Grainne Kirwan
22. The Psychology of Artificial Intelligence
Grainne Kirwan
