CYBERPSYCHOLOGY An important new textbook for an exciting area of contemporary psychological study and research... The field of cyberpsychology examines the psychology of interactions between individuals, societies and digital technologies. This engaging and accessible textbook offers a complete introduction to the subject. The authors outline key theories, provide critical assessments, identify areas in need of further research, and discuss ways to use digital technologies as a research tool. They also include a wealth of real life examples, activities and discussion questions for students at undergraduate and graduate levels. Cyberpsychology provides up-to-date coverage of a wide range of topics relating to online behaviour, and considers the potential impact of these interactions offline: online identity online dating and relationships pornography cyberbullying children's use of the Internet online games and gambling deception online crime

CYBERPSYCHOLOGYAn important new textbook for an exciting area of contemporary psychological study and research...The field of cyberpsychology examines the psychology of interactions between individuals, societies and digital technologies. This engaging and accessible textbook offers a complete introduction to the subject. The authors outline key theories, provide critical assessments, identify areas in need of further research, and discuss ways to use digital technologies as a research tool. They also include a wealth of real life examples, activities and discussion questions for students at undergraduate and graduate levels.Cyberpsychology provides up-to-date coverage of a wide range of topics relating to online behaviour, and considers the potential impact of these interactions offline:* online identity* online dating and relationships* pornography* cyberbullying* children's use of the Internet* online games and gambling* deception* online crime

List of Tables, Figures and Boxes xChapter 1 Introduction 1Chapter 2 The 'Self ' in Cyberspace 9Chapter 3 Online Relationships 23Chapter 4 Online Dating 39Chapter 5 Online Sexual Activities 51Chapter 6 Internet Infidelity 62Chapter 7 Children's and Teens' Use of Digital Technologies 73Chapter 8 Online Education 86Chapter 9 Leisure and Entertainment 101Chapter 10 Online Gaming and Gambling 114Chapter 11 Online Deception 128Chapter 12 Online Crimes: Scams, Fraud and Illegal Downloads 141Chapter 13 Online Crimes: Cyberharassment, Hate Crimes and Cyberwarfare 156Chapter 14 Online Crimes: Child Pornography and Paedophilia 170Chapter 15 Online Support and Health Care 187Chapter 16 Concluding Thoughts 200References 203Index 240