Interdisciplinary Research Team on Internet and Society is based in Masaryk University, Brno, the Czech Republic. Our members carry out research related to the social, psychological, sociological and political implications of the use of information and communication technologies. We co-organize the annual international conference Cyberspace and publish Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace.
impacts on psychological, social and physical well-being
excessive internet use • cyberbullying • cyberhate • harmful contents
parental mediation • online socializing • digital skills
ICT security • adoption of new technologies
ySKILLS
Understanding adolescents digital skills in European context.
ySKILLS examines risks and opportunities related to children’s and adolescents’ (aged 12 to 17) ICT uses and their digital skills to understand how to purposefully use ICTs towards greater cognitive, physical, psychological and social wellbeing.
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FUTURE
Investigating impacts of ICTs on adolescents' psychological, social, and physical well-being.
This project aims to develop a complex evidence-based theory depicting the impacts of technology usage on physical, psychological, and social well-being of adolescents aged 11 to 18.
We are developing innovative research methods based on the software using artificial intelligence.
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EU Kids Online IV
Exploring the risks and opportunities of children's and adolescents' internet use across Europe.
The EU Kids Online network sets out to provide empirical evidence on youth's online experiences and related opportunities and risks. This includes large scale comparative survey in 19 European countries, and smaller studies specifically focused on particular issues.
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