The psychological factor role in modern socio-cognitive technologies development
https://doi.org/10.26425/2658-347X-2025-8-1-63-72
Abstract
The critical role of psychological factors in forming and developing modern socio-cognitive technologies (hereinafter referred as SCT) has been considered. The impact of these factors on effectiveness and efficiency of SCTs, covering a wide range of tools from interactive educational platforms to social networks and information sharing applications, has been analyzed. The study focus is to analyze how psychological aspects such as information perception, emotional intelligence, intrinsic motivation, and social influence dynamics determine the success of using SCT in different domains and how these factors influence interaction, learning, and social problem solving faced by users in digital environments. Social technologies are interpreted as innovative methods and approaches aimed at sustainably improving people’s quality of life in various aspects, incorporating both traditional interaction forms (volunteering and mentoring) and modern digital tools. It has been emphasized that SCTs focus on optimizing knowledge sharing and increasing social cohesion and effective interaction in online communities. The study offers an in-depth look at the interrelationship of psychological factors and SCTs development, identifying key aspects for designing effective and socially relevant technological solutions.
About the Author
I. E. Sokolovskaya
State University of Management
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Irina E. Sokolovskaya, Dr. Sci. (Psy.), Prof. at the Sociology, Psychology of Management and History Department
Moscow, Russia
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Sokolovskaya I.E. The psychological factor role in modern socio-cognitive technologies development. Digital Sociology. 2025;8(1):63-72. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.26425/2658-347X-2025-8-1-63-72
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