Guest Editors
Lee Soon Li: lecturer, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University (Malaysia Campus)
Dr. Lee Soon Li is a lecturer at Monash University Malaysia. He specializes in cyberpsychology, focusing on technological addiction such as Facebook and smartphone addiction, with a keen interest in the negative impacts on psychological well-being. Currently, Dr. Lee is researching the differentiation between normal (e.g., regular Facebook use) and maladaptive (e.g., Facebook addiction) social networking site usage. He explores individual differences like human personality and cultural orientations and their role in susceptibility to technological addiction. Dr. Lee frequently incorporates Dark Triad personality traits into his studies and occasionally explores the social consequences of these traits. He currently serves as the Undergraduate Course Director for the Department of Psychology at Monash University Malaysia.
Tam Cai Lian: Associated Professor, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University (Malaysia Campus)
Dr Tam Cai Lian is the Associate Professor of the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia. She is a counselling psychologist, a registered counsellor from the Board of Counsellors Malaysia and panel counsellor for the Board of Council Malaysia. Dr Tam has a special interest in the variety of challenges facing adolescents in modern Malaysia. She has a particular emphasis on the special areas which include contributory factors of drug abuse and the effects of counselling on mental health and wellbeing among the multi-ethnic groups. Currently, Dr Tam is the coordinator for Master of Professional Counselling (MoPC), Monash University Malaysia and the unit coordinator for Children and Adolescents Counselling, Counselling Skills: Individuals and Couple for the MoPC program.
Sivakumar Thurairajasingam: Associate Professor, Head of Clinical School Johor Bahru, Monash University Malaysia
Dr Sivakumar joined Monash University Malaysia on 1st August 2006 as a lecturer. He obtained his MBBS from the University of Mangalore, India (1994) and then went on to complete his Master in Medicine in Psychiatry in 2002, at the Universiti Sains Malaysia. He has served in the medical field for the past 10 years at the Kota Bharu General Hospital, Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital in Kubang Kerian, and Hospital Permai. He previously served as Head of the Substance Abuse Unit, Hospital Permai, Coordinator of the Psychiatry Research Unit at Hospital Permai and also as the State Coordinator of the National Methadone Maintenance Programme. His special interests are in the field of psychiatry research as well as drug and alcohol treatment/research. He is involved with Year 3 and Year 4 teaching of the Medical Programme at the Johor Bahru campus.
Summary
It is increasingly common to encounter terms such as technological addiction, encompassing phenomena like social media addiction and gaming addiction. The surge in available evidence has not only heightened awareness but has also catalyzed action, leading the World Health Organization to officially recognize gaming disorder in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 11. This acknowledgment of gaming disorder as a significant public health concern not only validates the experiences of affected individuals but also opens the door for other forms of technological addiction to be considered diagnosable conditions.
This pivotal recognition underscores the urgent need for comprehensive research and interventions in the realm of technological addiction. Understanding the intricate interplay between technology use and mental health outcomes is crucial for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies. By shedding light on the underlying mechanisms and risk factors associated with technological addiction, we can better inform public health policies and clinical practices.
The primary goal of this special issue is to gather and disseminate robust scientific evidence pertaining to technological addiction and its multifaceted impact on users' health and well-being. We aim to drive meaningful change and improve outcomes for individuals and communities grappling with these complex issues. We welcome submissions of reviews and original research employing innovative methodologies and presenting novel findings. Studies that elucidate the nuanced relationships between technological behaviors and mental health outcomes, along with actionable insights for policymakers and healthcare professionals, are particularly encouraged.
Keywords
Technological addiction
Psychological well-being
Mental health
Policy
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