| Description |
1 online resource (219 pages) |
| Series |
The Basics |
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Basics.
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| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Series Information; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; Preface; 1 Who are we online?; Feeling of anonymity; Control over level of physical exposure; High control over communications; Ease in locating like-minded people; Accessibility and availability at all times and places; Feelings of equality; Fun of web surfing; Where does this all lead?; The flipside: Can things go wrong?; A final word; References; 2 Does our personality affect our online behavior? |
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Freud and the Internet: Can the Internet accommodate the toppling of conventions and release of the id?E-therapy: How does it work, is it a good idea, and what would Freud think?; Pros and cons of e-Therapy; Who benefits from the Internet?; What other personality theories are relevant to Internet use?; Need for closure; Narcissism; Attachment theory; Sensation-seeking; A final word; References; 3 Is true love obtainable via the Internet?; What is the importance of love in our life?; What is love?; Physiology; Commerce; Emotions; Can you find real love online? |
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Intimacy: What happens when we fall in love with a fantasy?How do individual differences affect online love?; Why do we trust people online so speedily?; What is the attraction of online love?; What are the boundaries of online infidelity?; When is it permissible to stretch our personal details?; How can we distinguish between real intimacy and public relations?; Do more romantic options lead to better decisions?; Falling in love with a celebrity: how real is it?; A final word; References; 4 Violence on the Internet; How does the Internet encourage aggression? |
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Is anonymity a necessity for aggressive online behavior?Does the Internet turn good people bad?; Who are more aggressive online, men or women?; How do terrorist organizations use the Internet?; Who are the hackers and what makes them tick?; What kind of people are hackers?; Do real Robin Hood hackers exist?; Does the Internet provide a venue for aggression against women?; A final word; References; 5 Youth and the Internet: Entering the enchanted forest? ; From the perspective of children, what are the main advantages of the Internet?; What are the pros and cons of Facebook for children? |
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How does online pornography affect children?How does violence in online games affect children?; Is it possible to identify a child's addiction to the Internet?; Anorexia and the Internet; What is cyberbullying and how does it impact children?; How can parents regain influence in the digital world?; How can we partake in our children's online lives?; What Internet topics should you discuss with your children?; A final word; References; 6 Groups and leaders; What did you say?; Are groups relevant to the online experience?; Partially online groups; Groups that exist only online |
| Notes |
Can we be significant individuals and group members on the Internet simultaneously? |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Internet -- Psychological aspects
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Internet users -- Psychology
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Internet -- Psychological aspects
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781317222187 |
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1317222180 |
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