The Psychology of Online Behavior

De: Nicola Fox Hamilton, The Great Courses

Narrado por: Nicola Fox Hamilton

The proliferation of social media platforms and our increasing reliance on the internet for connection and communication has caused the line between the “real” world and the online world to blur. So much of our lives can be impacted by online interactions—and not all those interactions are positive. Why does the internet seem to encourage bad behavior from some users? Why do we feel we need to share so much of our private lives with the online world? Is screen time really as addictive as the headlines say?

In the 10 lectures of The Psychology of Online Behavior, you will join Dr. Nicola Fox Hamilton to look at the many ways our reliance on the internet has changed the way we interact with one another and has redrawn the boundaries of social life. You will explore the realms of online dating, gaming, and shopping, as well as examine the ways the internet allows for a variety of experiences, both positive and negative. As you dive into the nature of the virtual world, you will see how this technology has altered how we live in complex and ever-evolving ways.

With the knowledge you will glean from these lectures, you will be able to make more informed decisions about what you share and what you consume online and develop a more thorough understanding of 21st-century communication. As you explore what research tells us about online life, from misinformation and cyberbullying to the psychological benefits of online communities, you may find that you reexamine your own relationship with the internet—and the people on the other side of your screen.

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Informative and relevant

Interesting subject matter and divided into relevant topics. At times difficult to stay engaged - needs more examples of real life applications/experiences.

A bit biased

Good overall for those with a limited understanding of psychology.
went pretty left of center at times which simultaneously seemed to be the least backed by strong reference.

great info

I loved the speaker, she made it interesting and had a voice I could totally listen to without getting bored.
most of the info in the lectures I think I already knew, but I learned a couple new things.

Very informative

People are horribly flawed, and this study demonstrates how that applies to how people interact with the cyber environment. Humanity really must strive to be better.

What do you think we know what is true.

I feel like I have gained a better understanding of how we are bombarded with what is reality by the internet and how people interact with the online world.

very informative

Looks at different aspects of online behavior to give a unique picture of who we are online, and who everyone else might be.

thoughtful

loved hearing nuggets that upended some of my preconceived notions and can be carried into my daily life

Educational must read or listen

Written with both sides of positive & negative aspects & effects while explaining terminology & using real life examples. Very educational.

I wish there were more books

I hope this series gets expanded. This was very useful in my design work.

Good info

Good information about internet psychology . Well researched. Well read. Highly recommend this book. The end.