Technology and Psychological Well-being [Hardcover]

This book considers the impact of technology on our lives and ways to ensure technology enhances, rather than damages, our psychological well-being.We are surrounded by technology, but to what extent is this a good thing? This book assesses whether our constant availability via technology and our ability to connect with others all over the world, day or night, enhances or damages our lives and psychological well-being.We are surrounded by technology, but to what extent is this a good thing? This book assesses whether our constant availability via technology and our ability to connect with others all over the world, day or night, enhances or damages our lives and psychological well-being.In the modern world we are surrounded by technology. Gadgets such as cell phones, portable computers, and electronic diaries accompany us throughout the day. But is this a good thing? Are we being served by these technological wonders, or have we become enslaved by them? Does constant availability via technology make us more efficient or more stressed? Is our ability to connect with others all over the world, day or night, making us more sociable or turning us into recluses in a virtual world? This book considers the impact of technology on the different spheres of our life - work, home, family and leisure - and assesses ways in which to build better communication between technology developers and society to ensure that technology enhances our lives and psychological well-being, rather than damaging them.1. Communication technology and psychological well-being: Yin, Yang, and the golden mean of media effects George Rodman and Katherine G. Fry; 2. Internet and well-being Yair Amichai-Hamburger and Azy Barak; 3. Information, innovation, and society Steven L. Goldman; 4. Work-related technological change and psychological well-being Michael P. O'Driscoll, Caroline Biron, and Cary L. Cooper; 5. From ergonomics to hedonomics: trends in human factors and technology Tal Oron-Gilad and Peterl#