What factors drive people to behave online in ways that would be inconceivable to them in the offline world? Understanding the psychological processes that shape and influence thinking, interpretation, and behavior related to online connectivity is the core of cyberpsychology.

This book explores a wide range of cyberpsychological processes and activities, presenting research and findings from some of the leading scholars in the field worldwide. It covers a broad spectrum of topics, such as online research methods, self-presentation and impression management on the internet, the use of technology across the lifespan, interaction and interactivity, online groups and communities, social media, digital games, as well as cybercrime and cybersecurity.