Cyberpsychology (PSY412) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Cyberpsychology PSY412 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
PSY102 ve PSY321
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Team/Group.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives This course aims to teach students how to critically analyze and interpret the effects of internet use on individuals' mental health and interpersonal relationships from a scientific perspective
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Develop an understanding of theories and research on internet use and social media use, cyberloafing, cyberbullying, online games and internet addiction
  • Gain knowledge on the effects of internet use and social media use on individuals' mental health
  • Gain knowledge on the effects of internet use and social media use on interpersonal relationships (friendship, romantic relationship etc.)
  • Learn how to critically analyze and interpret the research findings in cyberpsychology
  • Propose solutions to social problems arising from internet addiction
Course Content Effects of internet and social media use on individuals' mental health and interpersonal relationships, antecedents and consequences of cyberloafing behaviors among employees and students, cyberbullying, online gaming, internet use and psychopathology.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Cyber Psychology Related Book Chapter/ Articles
2 Cyber Culture and Social Media Use Related Book Chapter/ Articles
3 Research Methods in Cyber Psychology Related Book Chapter/ Articles
4 Psychological Effects of Social Media Use Related Book Chapter/ Articles
5 Psychological Effects of Social Media Use Related Book Chapter/ Articles
6 Effects of Social Media Use on Interpersonal Relations Related Book Chapter/ Articles
7 Effects of Social Media Use on Interpersonal Relations Related Book Chapter/ Articles
8 Antecedents and Consequences of Cyberloafing at Workplace Related Book Chapter/ Articles
9 Antecedents and Consequences of Cyberloafing in School Related Book Chapter/ Articles
10 Internet Use and Psychopathology Related Book Chapter/ Articles
11 Internet Use and Psychopathology Related Book Chapter/ Articles
12 Cyberbullying Related Book Chapter/ Articles
13 Cyberbullying Related Book Chapter/ Articles
14 Online Gaming Related Book Chapter/ Articles
15 Final Exam Review of Topics
16 Final Exam Review of Topics

Sources

Course Book 1. An Introduction to Cyberpsychology. (2016). Edited by I. Connolly, M. Palmer, H. Barton & G. Kirwan. Routledge,Taylor & Francis: New York

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 20
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 60
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 4 120
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Have a comprehensive understanding of basic psychological perspectives and to examine the mental, affective, and behavioral processes of human beings within a scientific discipline X
2 Have a knowledge about the historical and philosophical developments, basic concepts, applications and schools of science of psychology as well as the subfields of psychology such as clinical, experimental, social, developmental, industrial, health, traffic and educational psychology X
3 Gain skills in identifying, describing, formulating, and solving the problems related to basic mental, emotional, and behavioral problems of human beings X
4 Develop new ideas through analytical, critical, and creative point of view by using abstract concepts and to gain skills in evaluating different psychological phenomena X
5 Gain knowledge and skills in transforming his/her theoretical knowledge into practice in different fields of psychology X
6 Have skills in accessing knowledge and using resources X
7 Have knowledge about basic principles of psychological assessment along with various quantitative, qualitative, and experimental research methods, to have skills in designing and conducting research by using these methods, and analyzing, reporting, and presenting research data
8 Have awareness of interpersonal sensitivity, societal processes and problems X
9 Have efficient written and oral communication skills in Turkish and English X
10 Gain skills in following the developments in the field of expertise and renewing himself/herself with an awareness of life-span learning X
11 Have professional and ethical responsibility, knowledge, and awareness X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 3 48
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 9 9
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 10 10
Total Workload 125