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Cyberpsychology – Course Podcast

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by Jara Kaňková

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This podcast accompanies the bachelor-level course VIEN-PS 214-01 Cyberpsychology at the IES Vienna. The Cyberpsychology course podcast explores how our digital lives shape who we are and how we connect with each other. Drawing on research in psychology and communication, the podcast examines identity in the digital world, online communication and relationships, digital groups and communities, work, education, and therapy in online contexts, excessive internet use, deviant behavior on the internet, as well as the role of artificial intelligence in health and well-being.

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2/7/2026

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February 7, 2026

Episode 2: Communication in the virtual world

<p>In this episode, we explore online communication as a complex and psychologically demanding form of interaction, shaped by missing nonverbal cues, evolving norms, and platform constraints.</p><p>Drawing on psychological theory and research, the episode examines how people adapt to “lean” media through paralanguage and message crafting, how online communication can become hyperpersonal yet ambiguous, and how projection, permanence, and cultural differences shape how messages are created, interpreted, and misunderstood.</p>

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February 7, 2026

Episode 8: Deviant behavior on the internet

<p>In this episode, we examine deviant and harmful behavior in digital environments, focusing on how online contexts amplify, enable, and reshape behaviors that also exist offline. </p><p>Drawing on psychological and social research, the episode discusses how online harm often reproduces existing systems of discrimination and violence, why language matters when describing digital abuse, and how moral panics can distort our understanding of online risk. The episode also addresses the role of platform design, reward structures, and media literacy, highlighting the gap between knowing what is safe and actually doing it.</p>

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February 7, 2026

Episode 7: Relationships and love in the digital realm

<p>In this episode, we explore how digital technologies shape (romantic) relationships and how individuals relate to others through screens. The episode considers how people’s emotional relationships with their devices influence online interaction and highlights the role of transference in digital communication and intimacy.</p><p>Drawing on psychological theory and research, the episode examines online dating as a transformed romantic landscape, addressing both expanded opportunities for connection and challenges such as choice overload, gamification, and idealized self-presentation. The episode discusses the hyperpersonal model to explain why online connections can intensify quickly and discusses how intentional, strategic use of dating platforms can reduce negative psychological effects and support healthier relationship formation.</p>

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What is Cyberpsychology – Course Podcast?

This podcast accompanies the bachelor-level course VIEN-PS 214-01 Cyberpsychology at the IES Vienna.

The Cyberpsychology course podcast explores how our digital lives shape who we are and how we connect with each other. Drawing on research in psychology and communication, the podcast examines identity in the digital world, online communication and relationships, digital groups and communities, work, education, and therapy in online contexts, excessive internet use, deviant behavior on the internet, as well as the role of artificial intelligence in health and well-being.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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