2017/11/25 by Kral, Gerald
#Identität #Internet #Kommunikation #Sozialpsychologie #communication #identity #social psychology #social relations #soziale Beziehungen
paper · doi:10.12759/hsr.29.2004.4.220-226
This book is the second, completely revised andextended edition of the first publication from 1999 that soonbecame one of the most important publications about Internetresearch in the German-speaking world. The new editiontakes into account new research findings and updates thebook to the present state of research. It begins with thehistory and the development of the Internet, describes thevarious applications and services available over the Internet,presents theories of computer-mediated communication,and outlines methods and results of online-research into theimpact of the Internet on identity and social relationships toindividual users and groups of users. All relevant issues ofthis field of research are presented. The goal of the book ismore a broad overview of current research, rather than extensivelydetailed information. The book represents a notto-be-neglected guide for all scientists dealing with psychologicalaspects of Internet research.