Research Assistant Dr. Ayten Bengisu Cansever Bayhan’s Book Chapter Published in an International Academic Volume

A Multidisciplinary Perspective on Digital Addiction
 
Published by IGI Global in June 2026, the book offers a comprehensive academic examination of digital addiction, digital diseases, online behavioral patterns, and the impact of emerging technologies on individuals and society from psychological, social, and clinical perspectives. Spanning 534 pages, the volume explores the psychological, social, and clinical dimensions of digitalization through a range of contemporary studies.
 
Featuring contributions from researchers from different countries, the book serves as an important international resource that brings together current academic discussions on the influence of digital technologies on everyday life.
 
“Ctrl + Desire” Explores the Hidden Dynamics of Digital Culture
 
In her chapter, “Ctrl + Desire,” Research Assistant Dr. Ayten Bengisu Cansever Bayhan examines how the production, circulation, and consumption of intimate digital content have evolved alongside technological developments. The study investigates how digital systems shape user behavior, influence individual preferences, and affect content consumption practices on online platforms.
 
The chapter discusses topics such as personalized recommendation systems, constant accessibility, early exposure to digital content, self-regulation mechanisms, and behavioral patterns formed within digital environments in light of current research. By addressing digital addiction not only as a matter of individual habits but also in relation to technological infrastructures and platform design, the study offers a broader perspective on the issue.
 
Highlighting Contemporary Digital Challenges
 
The chapter also examines current topics including AI-generated content, deepfake technologies, consent in digital environments, gender-based digital violence, and the influence of platform economies on user experience. It emphasizes that digital environments are not merely spaces for communication and information sharing but also structures that reshape cultural, economic, and social relationships.
 
This publication in an international academic volume contributes to the research and scholarly output of Istanbul Gelisim University while increasing the international visibility of the work carried out by the Department of Visual Communication Design in the fields of digital culture and new media.