Cyberpsychology is the study of human behavior and mental space in the context of technology and the internet. Cyberpsychology looks at all aspects of internet-based psychology. For example – addiction, social comparison, networking, online emotions, texting rituals, mental health problems, relationships, cyberbullying, etc. It is an extension of human-computer interactions and focuses on technology as an integral part of human behavior. Common research areas are the online disinhibition effect, social cognition, phone addiction, self-presentation, memes, social endorsement, and self-esteem/image/worth.
This article is a summary of recent studies done on the psychological burden and mental health issues emerging from the pandemic. It’ll be updated as …
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