Psychology of Cyberspace

June 20, 1997

I am happy to announce the launch of our newest forum discussion area on the Psychology of Cyberspace. The goal of this forum is to share ideas and resources concerning all facets of individual and group experience on the internet - including email relationships, mailing list dynamics, chat communities, the psychology of web site design and networks, attitudes about computers, online psychotherapy, counseling and self help.

We are fortunate to have John Suler as our discussion leader. Over the past several years John has become intensely active on the Internet, with a special interest the application of psychological principles to understanding behavior in cyberspace. His Website, The Psychology of Cyberspace, explores how individuals and groups behave on the internet, with one large subsection of this site focussing on the multimedia chat community known as The Palace.

John Suler received his doctorate in clinical psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Currently he is Professor of Psychology at Rider University (in New Jersey) and a practicing psychologist in Pennsylvania. His past research and journal publications have focused on a variety of topics related to psychoanalytic theory and therapy, including mental imagery, creativity, and the relationship of Eastern philosophy to western psychology. His book Contemporary Psychoanalysis and Eastern Thought was published with the State University of New York Press. John is married to Debra Finnegan-Suler, also a clinical psychologist, and father to two daughters, Asia and Kira. His interests include writing (non-academic stuff too), Tai Chi, and piano.

The Editor