Cyberpsychology Journal
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Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace is a diamond open-access, peer-reviewed journal published by Masaryk University.
We are grateful to all the authors, reviewers, editors, and assistants who made this issue possible - your hard work and dedication are deeply appreciated! 🙏
September 18, 2025 at 11:44 AM
We are grateful to all the authors, reviewers, editors, and assistants who made this issue possible - your hard work and dedication are deeply appreciated! 🙏
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Meme-ingful connections: Unleashing the power of memes, GIFs, and emojis in relationship-oriented online communication
Rachel X. Peng, Jin Chen
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Meme-ingful connections: Unleashing the power of memes, GIFs, and emojis in relationship-oriented online communication
Rachel X. Peng, Jin Chen
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September 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Meme-ingful connections: Unleashing the power of memes, GIFs, and emojis in relationship-oriented online communication
Rachel X. Peng, Jin Chen
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Meme-ingful connections: Unleashing the power of memes, GIFs, and emojis in relationship-oriented online communication
Rachel X. Peng, Jin Chen
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
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Theory of mind predicts emoji comprehension in a sample of early adolescents: The moderating effect of social media use
Elisa Bisagno, Simone Pinetti, Alice Lucarini, Martina Basciano, Alessia Cadamuro
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Theory of mind predicts emoji comprehension in a sample of early adolescents: The moderating effect of social media use
Elisa Bisagno, Simone Pinetti, Alice Lucarini, Martina Basciano, Alessia Cadamuro
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September 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Theory of mind predicts emoji comprehension in a sample of early adolescents: The moderating effect of social media use
Elisa Bisagno, Simone Pinetti, Alice Lucarini, Martina Basciano, Alessia Cadamuro
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Theory of mind predicts emoji comprehension in a sample of early adolescents: The moderating effect of social media use
Elisa Bisagno, Simone Pinetti, Alice Lucarini, Martina Basciano, Alessia Cadamuro
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
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Fear of missing out mediates the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and problematic smartphone use severity
Nisha Yao, Caleb Hallauer, Elyse Hutcheson, Jon Elhai
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Fear of missing out mediates the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and problematic smartphone use severity
Nisha Yao, Caleb Hallauer, Elyse Hutcheson, Jon Elhai
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September 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Fear of missing out mediates the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and problematic smartphone use severity
Nisha Yao, Caleb Hallauer, Elyse Hutcheson, Jon Elhai
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Fear of missing out mediates the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and problematic smartphone use severity
Nisha Yao, Caleb Hallauer, Elyse Hutcheson, Jon Elhai
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Convergent and divergent predictors of extensive use time and problematic TikTok use
Ágnes Zsila, Mara S. Aruguete, Reza Shabahang, Ágnes Buvár, Gábor Orosz
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Convergent and divergent predictors of extensive use time and problematic TikTok use
Ágnes Zsila, Mara S. Aruguete, Reza Shabahang, Ágnes Buvár, Gábor Orosz
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
September 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Convergent and divergent predictors of extensive use time and problematic TikTok use
Ágnes Zsila, Mara S. Aruguete, Reza Shabahang, Ágnes Buvár, Gábor Orosz
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Convergent and divergent predictors of extensive use time and problematic TikTok use
Ágnes Zsila, Mara S. Aruguete, Reza Shabahang, Ágnes Buvár, Gábor Orosz
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
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Unravelling social network usage patterns: A study based on unsupervised learning
Alfredo Zarco-Alpuente, Víctor Ciudad-Fernández, Marta Carrique-Martínez, Lucas Serrano-Pastor, Elisabeth Malonda-Vidal, Anna Llorca-Mestre, Rafael García-Ros, Paula Samper-García
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Unravelling social network usage patterns: A study based on unsupervised learning
Alfredo Zarco-Alpuente, Víctor Ciudad-Fernández, Marta Carrique-Martínez, Lucas Serrano-Pastor, Elisabeth Malonda-Vidal, Anna Llorca-Mestre, Rafael García-Ros, Paula Samper-García
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
September 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Unravelling social network usage patterns: A study based on unsupervised learning
Alfredo Zarco-Alpuente, Víctor Ciudad-Fernández, Marta Carrique-Martínez, Lucas Serrano-Pastor, Elisabeth Malonda-Vidal, Anna Llorca-Mestre, Rafael García-Ros, Paula Samper-García
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Unravelling social network usage patterns: A study based on unsupervised learning
Alfredo Zarco-Alpuente, Víctor Ciudad-Fernández, Marta Carrique-Martínez, Lucas Serrano-Pastor, Elisabeth Malonda-Vidal, Anna Llorca-Mestre, Rafael García-Ros, Paula Samper-García
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
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Bystanders’ perceptions on online hate speech: Investigating the effects of perpetrators’ justifications and the bystander’s role on bystanders’ attitude and prosocial intervention intentions
Sara Pabian
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Bystanders’ perceptions on online hate speech: Investigating the effects of perpetrators’ justifications and the bystander’s role on bystanders’ attitude and prosocial intervention intentions
Sara Pabian
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
September 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Bystanders’ perceptions on online hate speech: Investigating the effects of perpetrators’ justifications and the bystander’s role on bystanders’ attitude and prosocial intervention intentions
Sara Pabian
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Bystanders’ perceptions on online hate speech: Investigating the effects of perpetrators’ justifications and the bystander’s role on bystanders’ attitude and prosocial intervention intentions
Sara Pabian
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
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Breaking barriers: The impact of intergroup contact on bystanders' actions against bias-based cyberbullying
Raquel António, Rita Guerra, Lindsey Cameron, Carla Moleiro
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Breaking barriers: The impact of intergroup contact on bystanders' actions against bias-based cyberbullying
Raquel António, Rita Guerra, Lindsey Cameron, Carla Moleiro
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
September 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Breaking barriers: The impact of intergroup contact on bystanders' actions against bias-based cyberbullying
Raquel António, Rita Guerra, Lindsey Cameron, Carla Moleiro
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Breaking barriers: The impact of intergroup contact on bystanders' actions against bias-based cyberbullying
Raquel António, Rita Guerra, Lindsey Cameron, Carla Moleiro
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
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Navigating the digital landscape: Exploring the relationship between social media affordances and Chinese Generation Z’s online prosocial and antisocial behaviors
Wu Li, Pengya Ai, Tian You Guo, Lianshan Zhang
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Navigating the digital landscape: Exploring the relationship between social media affordances and Chinese Generation Z’s online prosocial and antisocial behaviors
Wu Li, Pengya Ai, Tian You Guo, Lianshan Zhang
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
September 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Navigating the digital landscape: Exploring the relationship between social media affordances and Chinese Generation Z’s online prosocial and antisocial behaviors
Wu Li, Pengya Ai, Tian You Guo, Lianshan Zhang
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Navigating the digital landscape: Exploring the relationship between social media affordances and Chinese Generation Z’s online prosocial and antisocial behaviors
Wu Li, Pengya Ai, Tian You Guo, Lianshan Zhang
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
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The relationship between usage of social networking sites and meaning in life: Anonymous versus identifiable contexts
Lewis Nitschinsk, Stephanie J. Tobin, Nino Gugushvili, Carly A. McComb, Philippe Verduyn
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The relationship between usage of social networking sites and meaning in life: Anonymous versus identifiable contexts
Lewis Nitschinsk, Stephanie J. Tobin, Nino Gugushvili, Carly A. McComb, Philippe Verduyn
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
September 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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The relationship between usage of social networking sites and meaning in life: Anonymous versus identifiable contexts
Lewis Nitschinsk, Stephanie J. Tobin, Nino Gugushvili, Carly A. McComb, Philippe Verduyn
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
The relationship between usage of social networking sites and meaning in life: Anonymous versus identifiable contexts
Lewis Nitschinsk, Stephanie J. Tobin, Nino Gugushvili, Carly A. McComb, Philippe Verduyn
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
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Investigating the cross-sectional and longitudinal relationship of X and LINE use with online relationship and life satisfaction: A 4-Year cohort study among Japanese adults
Yu Takizawa
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Investigating the cross-sectional and longitudinal relationship of X and LINE use with online relationship and life satisfaction: A 4-Year cohort study among Japanese adults
Yu Takizawa
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
September 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Investigating the cross-sectional and longitudinal relationship of X and LINE use with online relationship and life satisfaction: A 4-Year cohort study among Japanese adults
Yu Takizawa
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Investigating the cross-sectional and longitudinal relationship of X and LINE use with online relationship and life satisfaction: A 4-Year cohort study among Japanese adults
Yu Takizawa
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
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Does the mere presence of smartphones impact cognition in the high school classroom?
Daniel B. le Roux, Douglas A. Parry, Jennifer Feldman
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Does the mere presence of smartphones impact cognition in the high school classroom?
Daniel B. le Roux, Douglas A. Parry, Jennifer Feldman
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
September 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Does the mere presence of smartphones impact cognition in the high school classroom?
Daniel B. le Roux, Douglas A. Parry, Jennifer Feldman
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Does the mere presence of smartphones impact cognition in the high school classroom?
Daniel B. le Roux, Douglas A. Parry, Jennifer Feldman
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
We are deeply grateful to all the reviewers and editors who devote their time and expertise to provide thoughtful assessments and meaningful feedback. Our thanks also go to the authors, who place their trust in us and work diligently to improve their manuscripts throughout the review process. 🙏 ✨
August 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We are deeply grateful to all the reviewers and editors who devote their time and expertise to provide thoughtful assessments and meaningful feedback. Our thanks also go to the authors, who place their trust in us and work diligently to improve their manuscripts throughout the review process. 🙏 ✨
... because it's hard to get quality reviews.
In 2024, we sent a total of 2,415 review requests - that's 26 per article!
Most of these requests were left unanswered, and only 11% were accepted. Even among those, some were of low quality, and some were never delivered.
So to all reviewers:
In 2024, we sent a total of 2,415 review requests - that's 26 per article!
Most of these requests were left unanswered, and only 11% were accepted. Even among those, some were of low quality, and some were never delivered.
So to all reviewers:
a man and a woman are sitting in front of a map of the world and saying `` thank you for your review ! ''
ALT: a man and a woman are sitting in front of a map of the world and saying `` thank you for your review ! ''
media.tenor.com
August 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
... because it's hard to get quality reviews.
In 2024, we sent a total of 2,415 review requests - that's 26 per article!
Most of these requests were left unanswered, and only 11% were accepted. Even among those, some were of low quality, and some were never delivered.
So to all reviewers:
In 2024, we sent a total of 2,415 review requests - that's 26 per article!
Most of these requests were left unanswered, and only 11% were accepted. Even among those, some were of low quality, and some were never delivered.
So to all reviewers:
How long does it take?
70% of manuscripts received the initial editorial decision within 10 days (M = 11 days).
50% of manuscripts sent to reviews received the decision after the first round of reviews within 146 days from submission (M = 167 days).
Why so long?...
70% of manuscripts received the initial editorial decision within 10 days (M = 11 days).
50% of manuscripts sent to reviews received the decision after the first round of reviews within 146 days from submission (M = 167 days).
Why so long?...
a man in a suit and tie is standing in a field of flowers
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is standing in a field of flowers
media.tenor.com
August 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
How long does it take?
70% of manuscripts received the initial editorial decision within 10 days (M = 11 days).
50% of manuscripts sent to reviews received the decision after the first round of reviews within 146 days from submission (M = 167 days).
Why so long?...
70% of manuscripts received the initial editorial decision within 10 days (M = 11 days).
50% of manuscripts sent to reviews received the decision after the first round of reviews within 146 days from submission (M = 167 days).
Why so long?...
What are the chances of getting published?
Our acceptance rate is around 9%.
BUT most rejections happen after the initial editorial evaluation or after the first round of reviews. So if you get invited to revise the manuscript, the chances of getting published are high!
Our acceptance rate is around 9%.
BUT most rejections happen after the initial editorial evaluation or after the first round of reviews. So if you get invited to revise the manuscript, the chances of getting published are high!
August 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
What are the chances of getting published?
Our acceptance rate is around 9%.
BUT most rejections happen after the initial editorial evaluation or after the first round of reviews. So if you get invited to revise the manuscript, the chances of getting published are high!
Our acceptance rate is around 9%.
BUT most rejections happen after the initial editorial evaluation or after the first round of reviews. So if you get invited to revise the manuscript, the chances of getting published are high!
How many submissions?
In 2024, we received 501 new submissions - our highest number ever!🤩
And we are on track to surpass that in 2025 🥲😮💨
In 2024, we received 501 new submissions - our highest number ever!🤩
And we are on track to surpass that in 2025 🥲😮💨
August 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
How many submissions?
In 2024, we received 501 new submissions - our highest number ever!🤩
And we are on track to surpass that in 2025 🥲😮💨
In 2024, we received 501 new submissions - our highest number ever!🤩
And we are on track to surpass that in 2025 🥲😮💨
🔟 Player-avatar bonds and gaming benefits and risks: Assessing self-discrepancy theory against a broader range of character and play experiences
Snodgrass, Sagstetter, Branstrator, Giardina, Lacy, Bollinger-Deters, Callendar, Zhao, Dengah II, & Billieux
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Snodgrass, Sagstetter, Branstrator, Giardina, Lacy, Bollinger-Deters, Callendar, Zhao, Dengah II, & Billieux
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
June 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
🔟 Player-avatar bonds and gaming benefits and risks: Assessing self-discrepancy theory against a broader range of character and play experiences
Snodgrass, Sagstetter, Branstrator, Giardina, Lacy, Bollinger-Deters, Callendar, Zhao, Dengah II, & Billieux
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Snodgrass, Sagstetter, Branstrator, Giardina, Lacy, Bollinger-Deters, Callendar, Zhao, Dengah II, & Billieux
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
9️⃣ Big Five personality dimensions and disintegration as antecedents of vertical and horizontal internet privacy concerns
Jošt Bartol, Michael Bošnjak, Vasja Vehovar, Gregor Čehovin, Andraž Petrovčič
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Jošt Bartol, Michael Bošnjak, Vasja Vehovar, Gregor Čehovin, Andraž Petrovčič
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
June 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
9️⃣ Big Five personality dimensions and disintegration as antecedents of vertical and horizontal internet privacy concerns
Jošt Bartol, Michael Bošnjak, Vasja Vehovar, Gregor Čehovin, Andraž Petrovčič
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Jošt Bartol, Michael Bošnjak, Vasja Vehovar, Gregor Čehovin, Andraž Petrovčič
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
8️⃣ To respond or not to respond: The effects of interpersonal goals on responsive Facebook behaviours
Danielle Villoresi, Stephanie J. Tobin, Jennifer Crocker, Tao Jiang
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Danielle Villoresi, Stephanie J. Tobin, Jennifer Crocker, Tao Jiang
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
June 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
8️⃣ To respond or not to respond: The effects of interpersonal goals on responsive Facebook behaviours
Danielle Villoresi, Stephanie J. Tobin, Jennifer Crocker, Tao Jiang
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Danielle Villoresi, Stephanie J. Tobin, Jennifer Crocker, Tao Jiang
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
7️⃣ Comparative network analysis of nomophobia and mental health symptoms among college and middle school students
Shixiu Ren, Xiaoxu Lu, Shihui Ren, Manyuan Li, Tour Liu
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Shixiu Ren, Xiaoxu Lu, Shihui Ren, Manyuan Li, Tour Liu
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
June 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
7️⃣ Comparative network analysis of nomophobia and mental health symptoms among college and middle school students
Shixiu Ren, Xiaoxu Lu, Shihui Ren, Manyuan Li, Tour Liu
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Shixiu Ren, Xiaoxu Lu, Shihui Ren, Manyuan Li, Tour Liu
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
6️⃣ (Dis)Connected: Finding the link between problematic use of internet, parent-child communication and academic performance in emerging adults
Alda Portugal, Carina Almada, Luciana Sotero, Ana Paula Relvas
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Alda Portugal, Carina Almada, Luciana Sotero, Ana Paula Relvas
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
June 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
6️⃣ (Dis)Connected: Finding the link between problematic use of internet, parent-child communication and academic performance in emerging adults
Alda Portugal, Carina Almada, Luciana Sotero, Ana Paula Relvas
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...
Alda Portugal, Carina Almada, Luciana Sotero, Ana Paula Relvas
doi.org/10.5817/CP20...