Introduction to Cyberpsychology

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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.

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

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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