Psychological Aspects of Cyberspace

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.