We can't imagine our lives without the Internet. It is the tool of our
existence; without it we couldn't work, plan our social and leisure
activities, and interact with friends. The Internet's influence on
contemporary society extends across every aspect of our personal and
professional lives, but how has this altered us in psychological terms?
How are we to understand how the Internet can promote enormous amounts
of caring and kindness to strangers and yet be the source of unremitting
acts of terror?
This book, grounded in the latest cutting-edge research, enhances our
understanding of how we, and our children, behave online. It explores
questions such as:
- Why does our self-control abandon us sometimes on the Internet?
- Why does the Internet create a separate realm of social and personal
relationships?
- How does all that change us as people?
- Are youngsters really as exposed and threatened on the web as people
think?
Internet Psychology: The Basics is a vital and fascinating guide to the
online world, drawing on classic theories of human behaviour to shed
fresh light on this central facet of modern life. It argues that, even
in an age of constant technological advancement, our understanding of
the human psyche remains rooted in these well-established theories.
Embracing both positive and negative aspects of Internet use, this easy
introduction to the subject will appeal to students and general readers
alike.
