About Digital Minds Cyber Psychology Research Group
The Cyberpsychology lab at RMIT University, established within the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, is dedicated to exploring the multifaceted impact of digital and online technologies on human behaviour. Digital Minds Cyber Psychology Research Group is comprised of a diverse team of researchers, our focus extends to areas such as telehealth applications, excessive internet use, and the influence of virtual reality on human cognition and behaviour.
The Group's primary objective is to generate robust empirical evidence and provide informed guidance on the intricate interplay between digital technologies and human experiences. These effects are increasingly prevalent and accessible through a wide range of popular devices, including personal computers and smartphones.
To bridge the gap between research and practice, we actively collaborate with both the digital production industry and the health/mental health sector. By translating empirical findings into practical applications, our vision is to foster positive public health outcomes. This will result the promotion of growth and advancement of the industry.
Through our interdisciplinary approach and strong partnerships, we strive to contribute to the development of evidence-based strategies, interventions, and policies. These will enhance the well-being of individuals in the digital age. By understanding and harnessing the potential benefits while mitigating the potential risks, we aim to create a healthier and more harmonious relationship between humans and technology.
Our Research
Digital Mind Cyber Psychology Research Group specific research aims to investigate the complex interplay of individual attitudes, contextual (i.e., offline context), online applications, cognition, and behavioural outcomes associated with the utilization of personal and organizational digital technology.
Our research encompasses several key areas of focus, including:
- Cyber-health interventions and applications
- Cyber-health interventions and applications
- Online delivery of mental health treatments
- Impact of social media usage on mental well-being
- Effects of internet games on cognitive and emotional processes
- Virtual reality's influence on behavior and psychological outcomes
- Understanding and addressing excessive online behaviors (e.g., gambling, gaming, and pornography)
- Exploring the relationship between cyber-behavior and physical health outcomes.
- Impact on privacy and security risks of mental health in social media use
- Privacy and security risks of social media on mental health
- Impact of disinformation on mental well-being in social media use
Browse Our Projects
Using Twitter to Identify Digital Phenotypes
Decoding the Digital Phenotype of Anxiety and Depression
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Gamers and Avatars
What the connection between video-gamers and their in-game avatars can teach us about their physical activity and mental health in the real world?
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