About this Research Topic
The rapid development of the Internet and technology have dramatically changed our daily lives, especially for the "digital natives" generation. Young adults grow up alongside the evolution of Internet, with their education, work, and daily activities deeply intertwined with the Internet and scientific technology. Technological advances (e.g., mobile terminal, social media) have become indispensable parts of their lives. Meanwhile, previous studies found that a high prevalence of mental health issues among young adults. They are reported to be more depressed and anxious, with a higher risk of suicide than previous cohorts. Consequently, we wonder that whether the advancement of Internet technology and electronic technology affects the psychological adjustment of young adults, along with the underlying mechanisms, and possible coping strategies or intervention methods.
The first objective of this Research Topic is to increase our understanding of young adults' psychological and behavioral characteristics in the online environment. For example, exploring the patterns of social media usage among young adults (e.g., public/private), identifying the factors related to these patterns (e.g., features of internet platforms) and their impact on the individual's online experience.
A secondary objective is investigating the effects of online behaviors and technological advances on individual cognition, psychology, and behavior. For instance, focusing on how online activities (e.g., gaming, watching short videos, social media use) influence individuals’ mental health, behavioral adjustment, and cognitive functions (e.g., attention, language expression). Additionally, exploring the impact and mechanisms of online social interactions and participation in virtual communities on cognition and psychology among young adults is also essential.
The third objective of this Research Topic is to exploring the societal level impact of the internet and technology on social interactions and cultural norms and how these changes affect young adults' psychological adjustment. For example, exploring the effects of exposure to online culture and its usage on mental health. (302 words)
Some subtopics that can be covered in this Research Topic include:
- Psychological mechanisms of specific online behaviors (online disinhibition, passive/active social media use etc.)
- Direct and indirect interactions between digital platforms use and psychological adjustment
- Psychological or behavioral interventions to prevent negative influences of technological advances use
- Trends on online culture and their influences on young adults’ mental health and psychological adjustment
The first objective of this Research Topic is to increase our understanding of young adults' psychological and behavioral characteristics in the online environment. For example, exploring the patterns of social media usage among young adults (e.g., public/private), identifying the factors related to these patterns (e.g., features of internet platforms) and their impact on the individual's online experience.
A secondary objective is investigating the effects of online behaviors and technological advances on individual cognition, psychology, and behavior. For instance, focusing on how online activities (e.g., gaming, watching short videos, social media use) influence individuals’ mental health, behavioral adjustment, and cognitive functions (e.g., attention, language expression). Additionally, exploring the impact and mechanisms of online social interactions and participation in virtual communities on cognition and psychology among young adults is also essential.
The third objective of this Research Topic is to exploring the societal level impact of the internet and technology on social interactions and cultural norms and how these changes affect young adults' psychological adjustment. For example, exploring the effects of exposure to online culture and its usage on mental health. (302 words)
Some subtopics that can be covered in this Research Topic include:
- Psychological mechanisms of specific online behaviors (online disinhibition, passive/active social media use etc.)
- Direct and indirect interactions between digital platforms use and psychological adjustment
- Psychological or behavioral interventions to prevent negative influences of technological advances use
- Trends on online culture and their influences on young adults’ mental health and psychological adjustment
Keywords: Mental Health, Psychological Adjustment, Internet and Technology, Intervention, Behavioral mechanism, Individual Cognition
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