Rahil Patel

CYSE201S

Dr Brian Payne

Article Review 1

Cyberpsychology Meets the Internet of Things

  • How the topic relates to the principles of the social sciences?

It relates to the social sciences in the way we communicate in our everyday life. There are many forms of communication nowadays. It is a choice of an individual to decide whether they would like to communicate face to face, phone call, or by social media platforms. Most of the things we share on the internet are the part of social sciences. If a person is communicating with another person over the internet, and they are sharing emotions, feelings, and experiences because of the social science interaction with the technology. Social science plays a vital role in the formation of the Internet of Things.

  • The study’s research questions or hypotheses.

An emerging infrastructure that allows creating networks of physical objects, wireless communication, enabled by micro-electrical systems, and internet technologies are called the Internet of things.

  • The types of research methods used.

The field research and case studies methods are used.

  • The types of data and analysis done.

It is a qualitative data analysis which elaborates about the Internet of Things. The information is gathered and explained in the clear way.

  • How concepts discussed in class relate to the article?

The concepts discussed in the article are pretty much related to the class. A key element of the Internet of Things is ‘Smart things.’ During the development of smart things, developers focus on making the device easier and accessible to everyone. Developers study human behavior to determine what humans like, and how they would make it to attract more consumers. It is similar to the concept of electric scooter we discussed in the class.

  • How the topic relates to the challenges, concerns, and contributions of marginalized groups.

The Internet of Things has many challenges to make it accessible for everyone not a particular generation. They need to update and keep improving devices to stay connected and be a leader of the market. The concern is when a cybercrime is committed, and users’ information will be at a risk. Sometimes hackers may wipe of a huge amount of data or money from an entity. The Internet of Things contribution to our society is truly commendable. We are leaving an easier life, and our work is getting done quickly because of the internet. There are computers, smartphones, and other smart devices that can be useful to get the required information thorough the Internet. Nowadays, student can study lectures from home, employees can work remotely, and doctors can inquire a patient’s health through the Internet.

  • The overall contributions of the studies to society.

The study contributes society in many ways. In 1990, Kevin Ashton at MIT introduced the term “Internet of Things”. The Internet of Things is widely known and accepted all over the world. Nowadays, it is the first choice of communication. It allows to communicate together and managed by computers to improve our lives. The applications and uses of the Internet are uncountable. It can be used to monitor a patient’s health in the hospital, check the fertility of soil in farms, check the level of noise and pollution in the environment, etc. The internet has become an essential part of human lives that without the internet it will be tough to work and survive. Therefore, human behavior and style is considered when making things on the internet or things that work with the internet.

References

Gaggioli, Andrea. Cyberpsychology Meets the Internet of Things, www.researchgate.net/publication/314272416_Cyberpsychology_Meets_the_Internet_of_Things. Accessed 28 Sept. 2021.