Inside PsyVerse 2026: Unravelling the Secrets of Cyberpsychology
How much time have you spent scrolling through feeds today? In an age dominated by screen time and constant connectivity, understanding the intersection between human behaviour and technology has never been more critical.
As part of PsyVerse 2026, Raffles University recently hosted an interactive showcase dedicated to Cyberpsychology in the Psychology Hallway. The event brought together passionate psychology students, academics, and curious minds to explore how digital spaces are actively reshaping our mental health, social dynamics, and daily habits.
Decoding the Digital Mind
The highlight of the session was a series of student-led poster presentations addressing some of today’s most urgent digital dilemmas:
Breaking the Doomscrolling Cycle: Students unpacked the psychological mechanisms behind “doomscrolling”—the habit of obsessively consuming negative news online. Presentation boards detailed how algorithms trigger cognitive overload and anxiety, while offering actionable strategies to help users pause, set boundaries, and protect their mental well-being.
Safe Online Dating & Connection: Presentations also focused on digital relationships, identifying red flags such as catfishing and providing practical guidelines for establishing healthier, safer online connections.
Cognitive Overload & Screen Fatigue: Interactive discussions highlighted the brain’s response to continuous notifications, exploring how constant digital stimulation impacts attention spans and stress levels.
Fostering Real-World Solutions
The Psychology Hallway was filled with lively debate as participants engaged directly with the presenters. Attendees walked away not only with a deeper theoretical understanding of cyberpsychology, but also with practical tools to cultivate a healthier relationship with technology.
By bridging academic research with real-world digital habits, our psychology students continue to demonstrate how understanding the human mind can lead to positive change in a tech-driven world.
Interested in exploring human behaviour in the digital age? Learn more about the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) programme at Raffles University and join us in shaping the future of mental health and social science.
