Editorial for "Positive Computing: A New Partnership Between Psychology, Social Sciences and Technologists"

Abstract

In 2016, almost three and a half billion people, or 46 % of the world population, have an internet connection (internetlivestats 2016). The number of mobile phone users is even higher: more than four and a half billion people own a mobile (or smart) phone (statista.com 2016). Interactive technology is ubiquitous, influencing the daily practices of many people all over the planet. Technology especially permeates the lives of young people whereby those aged 8–18 years spend more time on electronic screens than they do with their parents or at school (Rideout et al. 2010). Although interactive technologies afford conveniences and efficiencies, the overall contribution of this technology to well..