Just Kik Me

Kik is a free messenger app that can be downloaded on cell phones, IPods and other devices not associated with a telephone number. The app permits members to privately message one another, which appeals to members who aren’t interested in the public messaging services from Facebook or cell phones. The app is intended for users…

Psychology of Technology (6)

Psychosocial Development and Technology Use (Part 6) In the previous blogs we introduced Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development and how technology use might interfere with the first five stages. Psychosocial theory suggests that as we mature from infancy to adulthood we transition through stages of social development that provide us with conflict or challenges.…

Psychology of Technology (4)

Psychosocial Development and Technology Use (Part 4) In the previous blogs we introduced Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development and how technology use might interfere with the first three stages. Psychosocial theory suggests that as we mature from infancy to adulthood, we transition through stages of social development that provide us with conflict or challenges.…

Psychology of Technology (3)

Psychosocial Development and Technology Use (Part 3) In the previous blogs we introduced Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development and how technology use might interfere with the first two stages of development. Psychosocial theory suggests that as we mature from infancy to adulthood we transition through stages of social development that provide us with conflict…

Psychology of Technology (2)

Psychosocial Development and Technology Use (Part 2) In the previous blog we discussed Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development and how technology use might interfere with that development. Psychosocial theory presupposes that as we mature from infancy to adulthood we transition through stages of social development that provide us with conflict or challenges. As we…

Psychology of Technology

Technology and Psychosocial Development (Part 1) As psychologists leading the Technology Wellness Center (TWC), our opinions on technology are always filtered through the lens of various psychological theories. In this series of blogs we are going to introduce you to the theory of psychosocial development, as developed by Erik Erikson who studied with Anna Freud.  …