Positive Technology: Using Interactive Technologies to Promote Positive Functioning
ABSTRACT It is generally assumed that technology assists individuals in improving the quality of their lives. However, the impact of new technologies and media on well-being and positive functioning is … Continue reading
Use Facebook To Prevent Obesity?
A new study by Boston Children’s Hospital researchers suggests that Facebook interests could help predict, track and map obesity. Here is the abstract of the article: Assessing the Online Social … Continue reading
Children in Cyberspace: Opportunities, Risks and Safety – Cyberpsychlogy special issue 2013
Cyberpsychology – a web-based, peer-reviewed scholarly Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace – has published a special issue entitled “Children in Cyberspace: Opportunities, Risks and Safety” recently. You may want … Continue reading
In their own words: What bothers children online? – EU Kids Online
We already mentioned the EU Kids Online survey that found that 55% of 9-16 year olds think that there are things online that bother children their age. Also, 12% of … Continue reading
Evidence-Based Practice For Your iPad – The Cochrane Library iPad Edition
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a process in which the practitioner combines well-researched interventions with clinical experience and ethics, and client preferences and culture to guide and inform the delivery of … Continue reading
Research Shows That Females And Males Manage Social Networks In Different Ways
Are females and males managing their social networks networks in different ways? New quantitative research shows details of the differences. Here is the abstract of the study by … Continue reading
The MIT Works on Technology to End Cyberbullying [VIDEO]
Yesterday’s post focussed on the idea that social workers are the one that should fight Cyberbullying. Although I strongly stick to this idea it is wise to have a look … Continue reading
Social Media Use of Older Adults: A Mini-Review
Social Media Use of Older Adults: A Mini-ReviewLeist A.K. Gerontology (DOI: 10.1159/000346818) Abstract Background: Maintaining social relationshipshas been defined as a core element of aging well. With a considerable amount of older … Continue reading
Will this virtual human replace social workers and psychotherapists?
Can machines read human face expression? And can they do it like a social worker or psychotherapist? … Professionals that are trained to focus on empathy and the diagnosis of … Continue reading
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