Proceedings of the Positive Technology International Conference 2023 Positive Technology: Possible Synergies between Emerging Technologies and Positive Psychology (PT 2023)
Conference: Proceedings of the Positive Technology International Conference 2023 Positive Technology: Possible Synergies between Emerging Technologies and Positive Psychology (PT 2023)
Date: 27-30 June 2023
Location: Hong Kong SAR, China (Hybrid)
Website: https://positivetechnology2023.education/ The PositiveTechnology2023InternationalConferenceon Positive Technology: Possible Synergies between Emerging Technologies and Positive Psychology was co-organized by Tung Wah College, Hong Kong Shue Yan University, the University of New Mexico, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong. It was held on June 27–30, 2023, onsite and online, at the Tung Wah College, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China. The rapid enhancement of digital and communication technologies over the last decade has been transforming well-being research and positive psychology practice. This trend initiates an emerging research area known as positive technology (Calvo & Peters, 2014; Gaggioli et al., 2019). Positive technology (PT) is defined as “a scientific approach to the use of technology to transform and optimize individuals’ quality of personal experience with a focus on promoting wellness and cultivating strengths and resilience in individuals, families, and organizations, and in the community at large” (Botella et al., 2012: p. 78). By integrating positive psychology theories with human-technology interaction, the framework of PT (Riva et al., 2012) emphasizes on enhancing emotional quality (hedonic), engagement/actualization (eudaimonic), and connectedness (interpersonal). During the COVID-19 pandemic, the potential of PT has been explored to enhance the hedonic, eudaimonic, and interpersonal experiences to support psychological well-being of human beings through reducing the mental burden challenged by the pandemic and its huge economic, psychological, and social impacts (Riva et al., 2020). Thus, the Positive Technology (PT) International Conference 2023 will focus on the theme of “Positive Technology: Possible Synergies between Emerging Technologies and Positive Psychology” and welcomes paper presentations that share and discuss empirical-based and evidence-based research, practice, implementation, and applications of PT. Through open calls for paper submissions, the Conference Organizing Committee received about 45 proposals. Upon completion of the rigorous peer review process, 11 high-quality manuscripts are chosen for the post-conference edited volume and 4 manuscripts contributed by four of the keynote speakers. The book is broadly categorized into four parts—Part I: PT 2023 Keynote Speakers (4 chapters “Positive Technology in the Metaverse: Experiential Technologies Meet Mental Wellbeing,” “Positive Technology in Light of the Bitter-Sweet Ambivalence of Change,” “Mind Captain: A Positive Technology App for Youth Well-being,” and “The Potential of Digital Nature on Mental Health and Environmental Learning: Opportunities and Challenges”), Part II: Positive Technologies and Education (4 chapters “Longitudinal Changes of Parents’ Views on Risky Online Behaviors and Positive Technological Development among Hong Kong Early Adolescents,” “Human Voice Analysis and Virtual Teacher for Speech Therapy,” “ “Fun2Write”: Portable Immersive Environment Application,” and “The Relation- ship Between Positive Education, Learning with Happiness, Motivation in Learning and Academic Performance in Hong Kong”), Part III: Positive Technologies and Psychology (4 chapters “The Roles of Self-Compression and Self-Esteem in the Relationship between the Usage of Dating Apps and Body Satisfaction,” “The Influence of Social Media Engagement on Social Desirability and Empathy of Chinese Youth in Hong Kong,” “Being in Someone Else Body: Users’ Opinions About the Body Swap Illusion Experience with the Machine To Be Another,” and “The Mitigating Effects of Instant Messaging Applications for Older Adults during COVID-19 Pandemic”), and Part IV Positive Technologies and Services (3 chapters “Data Analytics for Providing Better Consumer Services,” “Immersive Interactive Installation as Positive Technology from Artistic Practice Perspective,” and “Positive Technology, New Opportunity for Hong Kong Workers”). We are grateful that the PT 2023 International Conference successfully attracted numerous renowned scholars and experienced practitioners to share their latest research, recent observations, and recent clinical experiences with the conference participants from 33 countries (Australia. Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, The Netherlands, Turkey, UK, and USA). On behalf of the conference organizing committee, we would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to our keynote speakers for the four-day conference, namely Professor Giuseppe RIVA, Catholic University of Milan; Professor Andrea GAG- GIOLI, Catholic University of Milan; Professor Cristina BOTELLA, Jaume I University; Professor Rafael A.CALVO, Imperial College London; Professor Sarah DIEFENBACH, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich; and Professor Albert “Skip” RIZZO, University of Southern California; we would also like to show our sincere appreciation for the hard work of all chapter contributors and peer reviewers. Without the great help and support from them, this book volume would not have been possible. December 2023 Alex Chi-keung Chan
Raymond Chi-fai Chui
Victor Law
Connie Man-ching Yuen
Nigel Sidley Thompson
Wendy Wing-lam Chan
Nicolson Yat-fan Siu
Erica Chui-Shan Yung
Date: 27-30 June 2023
Location: Hong Kong SAR, China (Hybrid)
Website: https://positivetechnology2023.education/ The PositiveTechnology2023InternationalConferenceon Positive Technology: Possible Synergies between Emerging Technologies and Positive Psychology was co-organized by Tung Wah College, Hong Kong Shue Yan University, the University of New Mexico, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong. It was held on June 27–30, 2023, onsite and online, at the Tung Wah College, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China. The rapid enhancement of digital and communication technologies over the last decade has been transforming well-being research and positive psychology practice. This trend initiates an emerging research area known as positive technology (Calvo & Peters, 2014; Gaggioli et al., 2019). Positive technology (PT) is defined as “a scientific approach to the use of technology to transform and optimize individuals’ quality of personal experience with a focus on promoting wellness and cultivating strengths and resilience in individuals, families, and organizations, and in the community at large” (Botella et al., 2012: p. 78). By integrating positive psychology theories with human-technology interaction, the framework of PT (Riva et al., 2012) emphasizes on enhancing emotional quality (hedonic), engagement/actualization (eudaimonic), and connectedness (interpersonal). During the COVID-19 pandemic, the potential of PT has been explored to enhance the hedonic, eudaimonic, and interpersonal experiences to support psychological well-being of human beings through reducing the mental burden challenged by the pandemic and its huge economic, psychological, and social impacts (Riva et al., 2020). Thus, the Positive Technology (PT) International Conference 2023 will focus on the theme of “Positive Technology: Possible Synergies between Emerging Technologies and Positive Psychology” and welcomes paper presentations that share and discuss empirical-based and evidence-based research, practice, implementation, and applications of PT. Through open calls for paper submissions, the Conference Organizing Committee received about 45 proposals. Upon completion of the rigorous peer review process, 11 high-quality manuscripts are chosen for the post-conference edited volume and 4 manuscripts contributed by four of the keynote speakers. The book is broadly categorized into four parts—Part I: PT 2023 Keynote Speakers (4 chapters “Positive Technology in the Metaverse: Experiential Technologies Meet Mental Wellbeing,” “Positive Technology in Light of the Bitter-Sweet Ambivalence of Change,” “Mind Captain: A Positive Technology App for Youth Well-being,” and “The Potential of Digital Nature on Mental Health and Environmental Learning: Opportunities and Challenges”), Part II: Positive Technologies and Education (4 chapters “Longitudinal Changes of Parents’ Views on Risky Online Behaviors and Positive Technological Development among Hong Kong Early Adolescents,” “Human Voice Analysis and Virtual Teacher for Speech Therapy,” “ “Fun2Write”: Portable Immersive Environment Application,” and “The Relation- ship Between Positive Education, Learning with Happiness, Motivation in Learning and Academic Performance in Hong Kong”), Part III: Positive Technologies and Psychology (4 chapters “The Roles of Self-Compression and Self-Esteem in the Relationship between the Usage of Dating Apps and Body Satisfaction,” “The Influence of Social Media Engagement on Social Desirability and Empathy of Chinese Youth in Hong Kong,” “Being in Someone Else Body: Users’ Opinions About the Body Swap Illusion Experience with the Machine To Be Another,” and “The Mitigating Effects of Instant Messaging Applications for Older Adults during COVID-19 Pandemic”), and Part IV Positive Technologies and Services (3 chapters “Data Analytics for Providing Better Consumer Services,” “Immersive Interactive Installation as Positive Technology from Artistic Practice Perspective,” and “Positive Technology, New Opportunity for Hong Kong Workers”). We are grateful that the PT 2023 International Conference successfully attracted numerous renowned scholars and experienced practitioners to share their latest research, recent observations, and recent clinical experiences with the conference participants from 33 countries (Australia. Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, The Netherlands, Turkey, UK, and USA). On behalf of the conference organizing committee, we would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to our keynote speakers for the four-day conference, namely Professor Giuseppe RIVA, Catholic University of Milan; Professor Andrea GAG- GIOLI, Catholic University of Milan; Professor Cristina BOTELLA, Jaume I University; Professor Rafael A.CALVO, Imperial College London; Professor Sarah DIEFENBACH, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich; and Professor Albert “Skip” RIZZO, University of Southern California; we would also like to show our sincere appreciation for the hard work of all chapter contributors and peer reviewers. Without the great help and support from them, this book volume would not have been possible. December 2023 Alex Chi-keung Chan
Raymond Chi-fai Chui
Victor Law
Connie Man-ching Yuen
Nigel Sidley Thompson
Wendy Wing-lam Chan
Nicolson Yat-fan Siu
Erica Chui-Shan Yung