Psychological aspects of cyberspace : theory, research, applications / edited by Azy Barak.

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Reflections on the psychology and social science of cyberspace / Azy Barak and John Suler -- Privacy, trust and disclosure online / Carina B. Paine Schofield and Adam N. Joinson -- Internet abuse : emerging trends and lingering questions / Janet Morahan-Martin -- Flow experience in cyberspace : current studies and perspectives / Alexander E. Voiskounsky -- Cybertherapeutic theory and techniques / John Suler -- Exposure in cyberspace as means of enhancing psychological assessment / Azy Barak and Liat Hen -- Down the rabbit hole : the role of place in the initiation and development of online relationships / Andrea J. Baker -- The sexy side of the internet : an examination of sexual activities and materials in cyberspace / Monica T. Whitty and William A. Fisher -- The contact hypothesis reconsidered : interacting via internet : theoretical and practical aspects / Yair Amichai-Hamburger -- Influences on the nature and functioning of online groups / Katelyn Y.A. McKenna (Yael Kaynan) -- Online motivational factors : incentives for participation and contribution in Wikipedia / Sheizaf Rafaeli and Yaron Ariel -- How internet-mediated research changes science / Ulf-Dietrich Reips.

Hundreds of millions of people across the world use the Internet every day. Its functions vary, from shopping and banking to chatting and dating. From a psychological perspective, the Internet has become a major vehicle for interpersonal communication that can significantly affect people's decisions, behaviors, attitudes and emotions. Moreover, its existence has created a virtual social environment in which people can meet, negotiate, collaborate and exchange goods and information. Cyberspace is not just a technical device but a phenomenon which has reduced the world to a proverbial global village, fostering collaborations and international cooperations; thus reducing the barriers of geographical distance and indigenous cultures. Azy Barak and a team of prominent social scientists review a decade of scientific investigations into the social, behavioral and psychological aspects of cyberspace, collating state-of-the-art knowledge in each area. Together they develop emerging conceptualizations and envisage directions and applications for future research.