Applied Cyberpsychology: Practical Applications of Cyberpsychological Theory and Research
London: Palgrave Macmillan (2016), xvii, 266 pp.
Contains bibliogr. pp. 251-255, index
ISBN 978-1-137-51703-6
"Cyberpsychology is an emerging area of psychological study that aims to understand and explain all facets of online behaviour. This book brings together overviews from a number of leading authorities in the field, to suggest how academic theory and research can be applied to a variety of online behaviours. Both positive and negative behaviours are considered, including topics as diverse as parenting the online child, age-related internet usage and cultural considerations in online interactions. Psychological research can no longer view online and offline worlds as different entities, but must consider online behaviours as equally distinct as offline activities. This is especially apparent when looking at online dating, the role that social networks play in organisations and online consumer behaviours, and in a consideration of the role that psychological research plays in underpinning the multi-billion pound gaming industry." (Publisher description)
1 Digital Inclusion and Disability / Darren Chadwick and Caroline Wesson, 1
2 Parenting the Online Child / Sally Quinn, 24
3 The Role of Culture in Online Behaviour / Alison Attrill, 39
4 Natives and Immigrants: Closing the Digital Generation Gap / Edward T. Asbury, 58
5 Technology-Assisted Memory / Tom Mercer, 74
6 Internet Addiction: A Clinical Perspective / Daria Kuss, 89
7 Online Support Groups: Enhancing the User Experience with Cyber-Psychological Theory / Chris Fullwood, 106
8 Counselling in Online Environments / Rachel Harrad and Nick Banks, 123
9 Romantic Relationships and Online Dating / Nicola Fox Hamilton, 144
10 Online Consumer Behaviour / Nicola Derrer-Rendall and Alison Attrill, 161
11 Applying Psychology within Games Development: What Can the Gaming Industry Learn from the Discipline? / Linda Kaye, 179
12 Military and Defence Applications / Coral Dando and Claire Tranter, 197
13 Social Media Impact on Organisations / Johanna Myddleton and Chris Fullwood, 216
14 Online Psychometric Assessment / Daniel Hinton and Debbie Stevens-Gill, 236
2 Parenting the Online Child / Sally Quinn, 24
3 The Role of Culture in Online Behaviour / Alison Attrill, 39
4 Natives and Immigrants: Closing the Digital Generation Gap / Edward T. Asbury, 58
5 Technology-Assisted Memory / Tom Mercer, 74
6 Internet Addiction: A Clinical Perspective / Daria Kuss, 89
7 Online Support Groups: Enhancing the User Experience with Cyber-Psychological Theory / Chris Fullwood, 106
8 Counselling in Online Environments / Rachel Harrad and Nick Banks, 123
9 Romantic Relationships and Online Dating / Nicola Fox Hamilton, 144
10 Online Consumer Behaviour / Nicola Derrer-Rendall and Alison Attrill, 161
11 Applying Psychology within Games Development: What Can the Gaming Industry Learn from the Discipline? / Linda Kaye, 179
12 Military and Defence Applications / Coral Dando and Claire Tranter, 197
13 Social Media Impact on Organisations / Johanna Myddleton and Chris Fullwood, 216
14 Online Psychometric Assessment / Daniel Hinton and Debbie Stevens-Gill, 236
