Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking

Psychology & Psychiatry

Feeling blue? Taking a break from Facebook might help

A new study shows that regular use of social networking such as Facebook can negatively affect your emotional well-being and satisfaction with life. But you don't have to quit Facebook altogether; simply changing your social ...

Overweight & Obesity

Can virtual reality help fight obesity?

Virtual reality offers promising new approaches to assessing and treating people with weight-related disorders, and early applications are revealing valuable information about body image. The advantages of virtual reality ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Do more 'Selfies' mean more relationship woes?

(HealthDay)—Posting too many "selfies" on social media might lead to serious problems with your romantic partner, according to a new study.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Was that my phone?

Has this ever happened to you: You think you hear your cell phone ring or ping, or feel it vibrate, but then look to find no call or message?

Psychology & Psychiatry

Can virtual reality body-swapping technique improve body image?

In a new study using a body-swapping illusion, women shown images of themselves in virtual reality with a skinny belly estimated their body size more accurately compared to their estimates of various body parts made before ...

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