BIBLIPEDIA

In depth information on the Psychological Consequences of CMC

This book offers a wide range of case studies and information on the consequences of online interaction. Chapters focus on topics including Sexuality, Behaviour, Relationships and Depression, detailing numerous findings in each section.

From a Media Student's point of view, this book is a pretty heavy read, as usuable theories are embedded in confusing words and psychology phrases. I assume that this book is intended for someone majoring in Psychology or Sociology. Even so, the book provide me with more than another to include in my unit essay.

I found the chapter entitled Self Online: Personality and Demographic Implications particularly helpful, especially the New Ways of Thinking About Identity. This introduced me to Suler's 6 disinhibition theory, which is a major idea behind with people act differently when online.

I'd definitely recommend spending time working your way through a few of the chapters in this book - It may be slightly heavy going for a media student, but the theories you will get out of it are so helpful.

Tags: behaviour disinhibition identity online

Review posted by: keribibli on Tue 09 Feb 10

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