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A review of literature from Asia and Western countries suggests that familial roles, gender roles, and social expectations—which in turn vary by cultural context—affect how parents experience the empty nest period when their children have left home.
Online Communities play an increasing role in online behaviour and affect offline lives. Psychological research on online work communities, hate communities, and communities dedicated to behavioural addictions highlights risks and – in some cases - opportunities.
Grüning and colleagues review digital interventions for promoting prosocial online behaviour and provide insights and tips for collaborations between academic researchers and practitioners.