2nd Edition

Sport Cyberpsychology

By Olivia A. Hurley Copyright 2024
214 Pages 8 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

214 Pages 8 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

214 Pages 8 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

The new edition of Sport Cyberpsychology is the only textbook in this field that provides a detailed overview of theories, concepts and research findings specifically related to the discipline of sport cyberpsychology. Post-pandemic, this new edition explores the vast psychological impact technology has on athletes' thoughts, emotions and preparations for their sport, as well as the role... Read more

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

 

Biography

Olivia A. Hurley, PhD, is the academic lead lecturer in sport and performance psychology at the Institute of Art, Design + Technology (IADT, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland). Olivia is a chartered psychologist (Psychological Society of Ireland; PSI). She is a member of the PSI’s Division of Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology and the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). Olivia is one of Ireland’s 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.