Tag: internet

Study finds internet withdrawal increases heart rate and blood pressure

From the Swansea University press release: Scientists and clinicians from Swansea and Milan have found that some people who use the internet a lot experience significant physiological changes such as increased… Read more »

Study suggests information technology may amplify irrational group behaviour

From the University of Copenhagen press release via ScienceDaily: Web tools and social media are our key sources of information when we make decisions as citizens and consumers. But these… Read more »

Study suggests social networks may inflate self-esteem, reduce self-control

From the Columbia Business School press release via EurekAlert!: Users of Facebook and other social networks should beware of allowing their self-esteem—boosted by “likes” or positive comments from close friends—to… Read more »

Study examines how online message boards can help mothers with parenting concerns

From the University of Missouri press release: Parenting infants and toddlers can be challenging, and for generations, mothers have turned to other moms for advice. Now, with the availability of… Read more »

Study examines role of computer communications in psychotic symptoms

From the AFTAU press release via EurekAlert!: As Internet access becomes increasingly widespread, so do related psychopathologies such as Internet addiction and delusions related to the technology and to virtual… Read more »