About Cyberpsychology — Jennifer Santiago

Cyberpsychology is “the study of the impact of computers, technology, and virtual environments on the psychology of individuals and groups,” (Norman, 2017). While it is a fairly recent subdiscipline of psychology, it is rapidly becoming indispensable in our increasingly connected world. There are many reasons to study cyberpsychology and an almost endless array of applications, including:

digital marketing professionals wanting to understand UX, UI, and SEO informed by psychology
organizations who want to manage human factors in their cybersecurity risk profiles
cybersecurity researchers, incident responders, and security architects who want to delve into attacker mindsets and motivations
clinicians incorporating VR and AR technology in therapeutic settings for conditions like PTSD
teachers and counselors working with young people facing cyberbullying
developers looking to combat bias inherent in AI systems or increase accessibility through assistive technology
family members and friends worried about someone’s online gaming addiction, gaming addiction, or internet pornography addiction
law enforcement personnel fighting online exploitation, sextortion, or cyberstalking

Here are some interesting references and resources if you’d like to learn more: