From Smartphones to Social Media.

This book examines how today’s technology, as it includes smartphones, computers, and the internet.  Also how it shapes our physical health, cognitive and psychological development.  Furthermore interactions with one another and the world around us.

• Addresses a topic of interest.  The increasing concern for researchers, parents, educators.

• Examines both the positive and negative effects of technology.  Not to mention across many aspects of physical, psychological, and social health.

• Provides real-world examples through case studies to illustrate key concepts discussed in the book.

• Offers additional information through interviews with experts in an accessible Q&A format.

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Review

“An extensive index and list of resources can help readers who want to concentrate on one issue.  Also the text itself includes helpful cross-references to other chapters where similar material is discussed. High school and college students will find the reference book easy to use.” – ARBAonline.

About the Author

Mark Carrier, PhD.  Is professor of psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills.

L. Mark Carrier is a professor of psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills. He studies the effect of personal technology, the use upon our brains and behaviour.

He researches focuses on why people engage in odd, destructive, or maladaptive behaviours when using computer technology.  As well as helps generate ways for people to assess, monitor and change their behaviours.