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Author:   Thomas D. Parsons (University of North Texas)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.30cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   0.580kg
ISBN:  

9781108451031

ISBN 10:   1108451039
Pages:   356
Publication Date:   14 November 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Part I. Introduction: 1. Cyberpsychology theory and praxes: Ethical and methodological considerations; 2. Ethical approaches to cyberpsychology; 3. Digital and extended selves in cyberspace; 4. Neuroethics and the future of cyberpsychology; Part II. Ethical Cyberpsychology Research and Interventions with Special Populations: 5. Cyberlearning and ethical considerations for using technology with children; 6. Cyberpsychology, aging, and gerontechnology; 7. Problematic Internet use, online gambling, smartphones, and videogames; 8. Telepsychology and the ethical delivery of eTherapy; Part III. Ethical Issues in Social Media and Internet Research: 9. Social media ethics Section 1: Facebook, Twitter, and Google – oh my!; 10. Social media ethics Section 2: Ethical research with social media; 11. Social media ethics Section 3: Digital Citizenship; Part IV. Applied Ethical Considerations: 12. Virtual reality ethics; 13. Videogames, videogamers, and the ethics of videogame design.

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'Thomas D. Parsons has written a must-read primer for anyone working in Cyberpsychology and has to face the complex world of the ethical issues caused by technology. Read this book and learn, from an experienced researcher, how to deal with the complex ethical challenges offered by social media, videogames, and virtual reality.' Giuseppe Riva, Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy, and President of the International Association of CyberPsychology, Training, and Rehabilitation (iACToR) 'The ethics and privacy implications of using social media, the internet, and emerging technologies are a central concern. This much-needed book develops an ethical approach to cyberpsychological research that is firmly grounded in neuroscience, providing a unique and insightful perspective on this issue.' Andrea Gaggioli, Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy 'This book explores some of the most important, complex, and challenging issues facing humanity today. With this comprehensive yet accessible resource, Thomas D. Parsons leads the way in developing a branch of neuroscientifically informed cyberethics to help scientists and society navigate through a rapidly growing and constantly evolving field.' Brendan Rooney, University College Dublin 'Thomas D. Parsons has written a must-read primer for anyone working in Cyberpsychology and has to face the complex world of the ethical issues caused by technology. Read this book and learn, from an experienced researcher, how to deal with the complex ethical challenges offered by social media, videogames, and virtual reality.' Giuseppe Riva, Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy, and President of the International Association of CyberPsychology, Training, and Rehabilitation (iACToR) 'The ethics and privacy implications of using social media, the internet, and emerging technologies are a central concern. This much-needed book develops an ethical approach to cyberpsychological research that is firmly grounded in neuroscience, providing a unique and insightful perspective on this issue.' Andrea Gaggioli, Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy 'This book explores some of the most important, complex, and challenging issues facing humanity today. With this comprehensive yet accessible resource, Thomas D. Parsons leads the way in developing a branch of neuroscientifically informed cyberethics to help scientists and society navigate through a rapidly growing and constantly evolving field.' Brendan Rooney, University College Dublin

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Thomas D. Parsons is Director of the NetDragon Digital Research Centre and the Computational Neuropsychology and Simulation (CNS) Lab at University of North Texas (UNT). He is full Professor at UNT and a clinical neuropsychologist. In addition to his patents for eHarmony.com's Matching System, he has invented and validated several virtual environments.

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