iACToR Weekly Newsletter #16

[James Cullen]

Opening Statement

Hello iACToR members,

The 15th Annual CyberPsychology and CyberTherapy Conference is almost here!

As we near this year’s groundbreaking conference some important deadlines approach:

1. Cyberarium Forms Due June 1, 2010! The Cyberarium is a unique portion of the conference where registered international participants from top universities as well as corporate exhibitors, display their latest research and technologies. This is an opportunity for attendees to discover cutting-edge technological research in an informal and interactive environment. For forms and for more information contact Mr. James Cullen at [e-mail].
2. Voting for vacant iACToR Officer Positions and for the 16th Annual CyberPsychology Conference Chairs closes on June 1, 2010! iACToR Premium Members are afforded the opportunity to bring about more rapid innovation in the advanced technologies and healthcare arena through selecting the proper individuals to best represent our association. To vote, please visit http://bit.ly/9GR1d6.
3. Last day for online registration to the 15th Annual CyberPsychology and CyberTherapy Conference is on June 1st, 2010!

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Top CyberPsychology News

Universitat Jaume I Develops “Virtual Reality” Therapy for Fibromyalgia
Valencia, Spain May 15, 2010 - LabHuman Group researchers at the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) of Labpsitec Universitat Jaume I (UJI) and University of Valencia have developed a new therapy based on the use of mobile devices and virtual reality for psychological treatment of patients affected by fibromyalgia. The therapy is currently being validated with a group of 24 patients by researchers at UJI and the University de les Illes Balears, and has the essential collaboration of Rheumatology Service, Hospital General de Castelló, led by Dr. Belmonte, as reported by the academic institutions in a statement. To read more about this interesting therapy, please visit http://bit.ly/bDCZDW.

Brain Computer Interface Research at the University of Washington: EEG- and ECOG-Based Paradigms
Journal of CyberTherapy & Rehabilitation Vol. 2(4) - The development of practical brain-computer interfaces (BCI) is proceeding rapidly and devices can
now often provide control to select targets or to trigger pre-defined motion sequences. To move toward
the eventual goals of restoring lost sensorimotor function, information transfer rates will need to in-
crease. Information transfer can be improved at the signal and application end, and we provide several
examples where our laboratory has addressed both issues.
To read more visit http://bit.ly/cvJneo.

The Effect of Gender, Ethnicity, and Income on College Students' Use of Communication Technologies
CyberPsychology Behavior, & Social Networking Vol. 13(2) - Because campus officials are relying on personal communication technologies to communicate with students, a question arises about access and usage. Although communication technologies are popular among college students, some evidence suggests that differences exist in ownership and use. We examined patterns of student ownership and use of cell phones and use of instant messaging, focusing on three predictors of digital inequality: gender, ethnicity, and income. Logistic and hierarchical linear regression analyses were used to analyze results from 4,491 students. The odds that female and white students owned cell phones were more than twice as high as for men and African-American students. To read more visit http://bit.ly/cGxaay.
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5 Ways to Get More Involved in the iACToR Members Website

1. Become a Premium Member of iACToR!
   • Get extensive discounts off registration for the World Health Care Congress in Washington D.C., World Health Care Congress in Brussels, Belgium, Med-E-Tel Conference, and the 15th Annual CyberPsychology and CyberTherapy Conference.
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   • Take part in the annual iACToR General Assembly
   • Receive discounted membership to affiliated associations and societies.
2. Join your local iACToR Chapter! Please visit the Chapter page to request membership to the appropriate iACToR Chapter. This is an excellent way to become acquainted and introduced to colleagues in your area!
   
   
3. Begin the discussion! Please visit the Forum, find the appropriate category, and click Add a Discussion! As this field is rapidly growing, collaboration and discussion is vital to the growth and progress. Some have begun already, and we hope to see you post as well.
   
   
4. Invite your colleagues! On the right hand side, under your name, next to the friends hyperlink is an Invite hyperlink. We encourage you to invite your colleagues to join in the discussion.
   
   
5. Update Your Profile and Comment on Others! Keep members up to date with your latest information. Post a blog, update your status, add a picture of yourself, and let the community know your area of expertise. All can be done with in your Profile page and we encourage you to do so!

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Coming Soon

1. iACToR is in the process of compiling and formatting the largest CyberPsychology and CyberTherapy Resource for Premium iACToR Members to be launched soon! Stay tuned for details.
2. iACToR is in the process of adding video chat to the iACToR website so that members can communicate and collaborate no matter where they are across the globe face-to-face. Stay tuned for updates!

Thank you all and I look forward to shaping our community with your help and valuable input!

Create your own reality!

Brenda K. Wiederhold, PhD, MBA, BCIA
Secretary General
International Association of CyberPsychology, Training, & Rehabilitation (iACToR)