Cyberpsychology in Brazil: Impacts on Mental Health and Social Interactions

Abstract

This narrative review explores how cyberpsychology has developed in Brazil by bringing together research on mental health, social interactions, and political behavior in digital environments. Although international studies offer important frameworks, they often overlook the sociocultural and technological conditions that shape Brazilian experiences, such as structural inequality, high social–media penetration, and the central role of messaging platforms. By synthesizing findings usually examined separately, the review shows that emotional well-being, online engagement, and political expression are deeply interconnected. Brazilian evidence highlights how emotional vulnerability, identity dynamics, and platform affordances influence both interpersonal exchanges and collective behaviors. Integrating these domains offers a more complete view of how digital technologies affect everyday life in Brazil and helps refine broader cyberpsychological models. This perspective contributes to international debates by showing why Brazil is a meaningful context for understanding the links between technology, mental health, and sociopolitical participation.