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2017-182018-19
Module will run
Occurrence
Teaching cycle
A
Spring Term 2019-20
Module aims
The internet has undoubtedly become ubiquitous in 21st century living. It's therefore not surprising that there is growing interest in learning about the role of the internet in our day to day lives; Do we behave differently online? How do we deal with impression management online? How is the internet used to initiate and maintain relationships?. During this module we will look at research and theories which attempt to help us understand the answers to these types of questions. We will look at how people behave online, the strategies that are used online to develop one's identity, and the attributes of the internet that contribute to positive outcomes (e.g. developing relationships) and negative outcomes (e.g. internet 'addiction').
Module learning outcomes
To explain the characteristics of the internet that influence online relationship initiation and maintenance, internet addiction, and identity development
To explain how the internet can play a role in changing attitudes and behaviours
To explain and critically evaluate the relationships between individual factors and online behaviours (e.g. internet addiction, gaming and aggression)
To explain how Virtual Reality can be used as a treatment for physical and psychological illnesses.
Module content
Introduction to Cyberpsychology
Self and Identity Online
Social Influence Online
Online Love and Relationships
Young People and the Internet
Internet Addiction
Virtual Reality as a Therapeutic Tool
Assessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
University - closed examination Cyberpsychology
1.5 hours
100
Special assessment rules
None
Reassessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
University - closed examination Cyberpsychology
1.5 hours
100
Module feedback
The marks on all assessed work will be provided on e-vision.
These marks will be accompanied by module feedback forms which will be circulated by e-mail.
Students will meet supervisors in wk 6 in AuT, SpT and wk 9 in SuT to discuss their marks.
Indicative reading
Most of the key reading for this module will be from the following book:
An Introduction to Cyberpsychology (2016) . I. Connolly, M. Palmer, H. Barton & G. Kirwan (Eds). Routledge, Abingdon, Oxon.