Sport Cyberpsychology [Hardcover]

Section 1: Performance-Enhancing and Consulting Technologies

1. Introducing Sport Cyberpsychology

2. The What, When, How and Why of Technology Use in Sport Settings

3. The Role of Technology in Sport Psychology Consulting

Section 2: Technology and Social Sport Psychology

4. Athletes and Social Media

5. Sport-Related Problematic Online Behaviours

Section 3: Advances in Sport Cyberpsychology

6. Technology Use in Other Performance-Based Settings

7. Esports

8. New Horizons in Sport Cyberpsychology

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Olivia A. Hurley, PhD, is the academic lead lecturer in sport and performance psychology at the Institute of Art, Design + Technology (IADT, D?n Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland). Olivia is a chartered psychologist (Psychological Society of Ireland; PSI). She is a member of the PSIs Division of Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology and the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). Olivia is one of Irelands accredited sport psychology consultants. In that applied role, she works with top athletes and performers to help them enhance their performances while also prioritising their well-being. Olivia has had numerous academic peer-reviewed papers and book chapters published, as well as speaking at conferences and on various media outlets.

The new edition is the only textbook that provides a detailed overview of theories, concepts and research related to sport cyberpsychology. Topics include performance-enhancing technologies, social media use by athletes and sport personnel (e.g., sport officials) and the role of technology in sport psychology consulting.

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