Psychological Interventions of Technology and Its Effects on Social Relationships

Dear Colleagues,

Psychological interventions are treatments that focus on the psychological aspects of a person's mental health. These interventions can include cognitive behavioral therapy, psychotherapy, interpersonal therapy, and other forms of psychotherapy. These interventions can help individuals to understand and manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to improve their overall mental health. Psychological interventions can also be used to help individuals cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Technology can be used to improve psychological processes, such as cognitive functioning, emotion regulation, and decision making. Technology can also be used to measure and analyze psychological data, such as behavior and brain activity. Moreover, technology can be used to create virtual environments for psychological research, such as virtual reality simulations. Additionally, technology can be used to provide psychological interventions, such as telepsychology and online therapy. This Special Issue seeks to explore the implications of this integration for both psychology and technology. We invite submissions of original research, theoretical and review articles, and case studies that explore the implications of technology for psychological research, practice, and education.

As technology advances, it is increasingly important to ensure that ethical considerations are taken into account when conducting psychological research. This includes ensuring that participants’ data are kept secure, that informed consent is obtained, and that any potential risks are minimized. It is becoming increasingly difficult to develop effective interventions that consider the complexities of psychological issues. For example, it is difficult to develop interventions that are tailored to the individual needs of a person, as well as those that are effective across different populations. Technology can exert both positive and negative impacts on mental health.

The rapid development of technology has created a new landscape of possibilities for the application of psychological principles and methods. This Special Issue seeks to explore the ways in which technology is being used to enhance our understanding of human behavior, cognition, and emotion, as well as the implications of this technology for our everyday lives.

Prof. Dr. Artūras Kaklauskas
Guest Editor

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• technology to measure and analyze psychological phenomena
• technology for psychological research and practice
• ethical considerations of using technology in psychological research and practice
• impact of technology on psychological research and practice
• technology in psychological assessment and intervention
• technology to facilitate psychological education
• technology to promote mental health
• technology in promoting social justice