Azy Barak, Ph.D.  Professor of Psychology  Counseling Psychology  Ohio State University, USA, 1976 Department of Counseling & Human Development Department of Learning, Instruction, & Supervision University of Haifa

Recent publications
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Journal articles and book chapters
 

Barak, A. (in press). The psychological role of the Internet in mass disasters: Past evidence and future planning. In A. Brunet, A. R. Ashbaugh, & C. F. Herbert (Eds.), Internet in the aftermath of trauma. NATO Science Series, IOS Press.

Blau, I., & Barak, A. (in press). Does mediation of personal factors may contribute to the optimization of online learning? In G. Kurtz & D. Chen (Eds.), Assimilating online learning technologies in the Israeli education system. Tel-Aviv: Ramot. [Hebrew]

Barak, A., Boneh, O., & Dolev-Cohen, M. (in press). Factors underlying participants' gains in online support groups. In A. Blachnio, A. Przepiorka, & T. Rowiński (Eds.), Internet in psychological research. Warsaw, Poland: Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University Press.

Finn, J., & Barak, A. (in press). A descriptive study of e-counsellor attitudes, ethics, and practice. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research.

Barak, A., & Boniel-Nissim, M. (in press). Using forums for online support groups. In K. Anthony, D. M. Nagel, & S. Goss (Eds.), The use of technology in mental health: Applications, ethics and practice. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.

Shtatfeld, R., & Barak, A. (in press). Factors related to initiating interpersonal contacts on Internet dating sites: A view from the Social Exchange Theory. Interpersona: An International Journal on Interpersonal Relationships.

Barak, A., Proudfoot, J. G., & Klein, B. (2009). Defining Internet-supported therapeutic interventions. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 38, 4-17.
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Amichai-Hamburger, Y., & Barak, A. (2009). Internet and well-being. In Y. Amichai-Hamburger (Ed.), Technology and psychological well-being (pp. 34-76). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
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Barak, A., & Fisher, W. A. (2009). Intervention for the promotion of sexual health through the Internet: Theory, empirical evidence, and application. Hrefu'ah, 148, 628-633. [Hebrew]
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Boniel-Nissim, M., & Barak, A. (2009). Pro-ana: Teenage girls hidden in cyberspace. Mifgash Le'Avoda Chinuchit-Sotzialit, 29, 171-191. [Hebrew]
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Boniel-Nissim, M., & Barak, A. (2008). The blog: A personal online diary in the service of counselors and therapists. Haye'utz Hachinuchi, 15, 123-143. [Hebrew]
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Barak, A., Hen, L., Boniel-Nissim, M., & Shapira, N. (2008). A comprehensive review and a meta-analysis of the effectiveness of Internet-based psychotherapeutic interventions. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 26, 109-160. Also published in Finn, J. & Schoech, D. (Eds.), Internet-delivered therapeutic interventions in human services (pp. 5-55). New York: Routledge.
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Barak, A., & Sadovsky, Y. (2008). Internet use and personal empowerment of hearing-impaired adolescents. Computers in Human Behavior, 24, 1802-1815.
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Barak, A., Boniel-Nissim, M., & Suler, J. (2008). Fostering empowerment in online support groups. Computers in Human Behavior, 24, 1867-1883.
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Shapira, N., Gal, I., & Barak, A. (2008). Group training of old people to use the Internet: From theory to practice. Gerontology, 35, 127-140. [Hebrew]
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Barak, A., & Suler, J. (2008). Reflections on the psychology and social science of cyberspace. In A. Barak (Ed.), Psychological aspects of cyberspace: Theory, research, applications. (pp. 1-12). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
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Barak, A., & Hen, L. (2008). Exposure in cyberspace as means of enhancing psychological assessment. In A. Barak (Ed.), Psychological aspects of cyberspace: Theory, research, applications (pp. 129-162). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
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Shapira, N., Barak, A., & Gal, I. (2007). Promoting older adults' well-being through Internet training and use. Aging & Mental Health, 11, 477-484.
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Barak, A., & Gluck-Ofri, O. (2007). Degree and reciprocity of self-disclosure in online forums. CyberPsychology & Behavior, 10, 407-417.
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Barak, A. (2007). Phantom emotions: Psychological determinants of emotional experiences on the Internet. In A. Joinson, K. Y. A. McKenna, T. Postmes, & U. D. Reips (Eds.), Oxford handbook of Internet psychology (pp. 303-329). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
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Barak, A. (2007). Emotional support and suicide prevention through the Internet: A field project report. Computers in Human Behavior, 23, 971-984.
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Barak, A. (2006). Youth and Internet: The psychology of the 'as if' [KE'ILU] and the 'suchlike' [KAZE]. Panim, 37, 48-58. [Hebrew]
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Barak, A., & Dolev-Cohen, M. (2006). Does activity level in online support groups for distressed adolescents determine emotional relief? Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 6, 186-190
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Barak, A. (2006). Internet career assessment. In J. Greenhaus & G. Callanan (Eds)., Encyclopedia of career development (pp. 404-406). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
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Barak, A. & Bloch, N. (2006). Factors related to perceived helpfulness in supporting highly distressed individuals through an online support chat. CyberPsychology & Behavior, 9, 60-68.
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Barak, A., & Miron, O. (2005). Writing characteristics of suicidal people on the Internet:  A psychological investigation of emerging social environments. Suicide & Life-Threatening Behaviors, 35, 507-524.
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Barak, A. (2005). Research and experiences in interventions in online groups: Opportunities and challenges aside difficulties and risks. Mikbatz, 10(2), 33-56. [Hebrew]
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Barak, A. (2005). Sexual harassment on the Internet. Social Science Computer Review, 23, 77-92. [also published in L. L. O'Toole, J. R., Schiffman, & M. L. Kiter Edwards (Eds). (2007) Gender violence: Interdisciplinary perspectives (2nd ed.; pp. 181-193). New York: New York University Press.]
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Barak, A. (2004). Internet counseling. In C. E. Spielberger (Ed.), Encyclopedia of applied psychology (pp. 369-378). San Diego, CA: Academic Press.
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Barak, A., Grohol, J. M., & Pector, E. (2004). Methodology, validity, and applicability: A critique on Eysenbach et al.. British Medical Journal, 328, 1166.

Barak, A. (2004). The future is present. In G. Riva, C. Botella, P. Légeron, G. Optale (Eds.), Cybertherapy: Internet and virtual reality as assessment and rehabilitation tools for clinical psychology and neuroscience (pp. v-viii). Amsterdam: IOS Press.
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Barak, A. (2004). Psychological counseling through the Internet: Technology and soul in a changing society. In A. Klingman & R. Erhard (Eds.), School counseling in a changing society (pp. 367-390). Tel-Aviv: Ramot [Hebrew]
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Barak, A., & Buchanan, T. (2004). Internet-based psychological testing and assessment. In R. Kraus, G. Stricker, & J. Zack (Eds.), Online counseling: A handbook for mental health professionals (pp. 217-239). San Diego, CA: Elsevier Academic Press.
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Barak, A., & Fisher, W. A. (2003). Experience with an Internet-based, theoretically grounded educational resource for the promotion of sexual and reproductive health. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 18, 293-308.
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Barak, A. (2003). Ethical and professional issues in career assessment on the Internet. Journal of Career Assessment, 11, 3-21.
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Barak, A., & Cohen, L. (2002). Empirical examination of an online version of the Self-Directed Search. Journal of Career Assessment, 10, 387-400.
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Barak, A., & Fisher, W. A. (2002). The future of Internet sexuality. In A. Cooper (Ed.), Sex and the Internet: A Guidebook for Clinicians (pp. 263-280). New York: Brunner/Routledge.
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Fenichel, M., Suler, J., Barak, A., Zelvin, E., Jones, G., Munro, K., Meunier, V., & Walker-Schmucker, W. (2002). Myths and realities of online clinical work. CyberPsychology & Behavior, 5, 481-497.
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Barak, A., & English, N. (2002). Prospects and limitations of psychological testing on the Internet. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 19 (2/3), 65-89.
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Suler, J., Barak, A., Chechele, P., Fenichel, M., Hsiung, R., Maguire, J., Meunier, V., Stofle, G., Tucker-Ladd, C., Vardell, M. & Walker-Schmucker, W. (2001). Assessing a person’s suitability for online therapy. CyberPsychology & Behavior, 4, 675-679. (see Correction, 2002, CyberPsychology & Behavior, 5, p. 93).
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Barak, A., & Fisher, W. A. (2001). Toward an Internet-driven, theoretically-based, innovative approach to sex education. Journal of Sex Research, 38, 324-332.
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Fisher, W. A., & Barak, A. (2001). Internet pornography: A social psychological perspective on Internet sexuality. Journal of Sex Research, 38, 312-323.
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Barak, A., & Fisher, W. A. (2001). Internet-assisted sexuality education: Critical evaluation and suggestions for improvement. Haye'utz Hachinuchi, 10, 39-58.  [Hebrew]
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Leong, F. T. L., & Barak, A. (2001). Some introductory notes on innovations in career psychology inspired by the legacy of Samuel H. Osipow. In F. T. L. Leong & A.  Barak (Eds.), Contemporary models in vocational psychology (pp. 1-6). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
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Barak, A. (2001). A cognitive view of the nature of vocational interests: Implications for career assessment, counseling, and research. In F. T. L. Leong & A. Barak (Eds.), Contemporary models in vocational psychology (pp. 97-131). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
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Barak, A., King, S. A. (2000). The Two Faces of the Internet: Introduction to the Special Issue on The Internet and Sexuality. CyberPsychology & Behavior, 3, 517-520.
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Fisher, W. A., & Barak, A. (2000). Online Sex Shops: Phenomenological, Psychological, and Ideological Perspectives on Internet Sexuality. CyberPsychology & Behavior, 3, 575-589.
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Barak, A. (2000). The Internet and suicides: Another expression of the two faces of the Internet. Haye'utz Hachinuchi, 9, 111-128. [Hebrew]
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Barak, A., & Wander-Schwartz, M. (2000). Empirical evaluation of brief group therapy conducted in an Internet chat room. Journal of Virtual Environments, 5(1) [online]

Barak, A. (2000). Mental support in an online group on the Internet. Nefesh, 1(3), 79-81. [Hebrew]

Barak, A., & Golan, G. (2000). Counseling psychology in Israel: Successful accomplishments of a non-existent specialty. The Counseling Psychologist, 28, 100-116.
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Barak, A. (2000). Counseling applications on the Internet: A new means for intervention in the service of counselors and therapists. Iyunim Bechinuch, 4, 149-170. [Hebrew]

Barak, A. (1999). Psychological applications on the Internet: A discipline on the threshold of a new millennium. Applied and Preventive Psychology,8, 231-246.
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King, S. A., & Barak, A. (1999). Compulsive Internet gambling: A new form of an old clinical pathology . CyberPsychology & Behavior, 2, 441-456.
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Barak, A., & Lavee, S. (1999). Online support group: A new method for counseling intervention. Haye'utz Hachinuchi, 8, 54-68. [Hebrew]
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Barak, A., Fisher, W. A., Belfry, S., & Lashambe, D. R. (1999). Sex, guys, and cyberspace: Effects of Internet pornography and individual differences on men's attitudes toward women. Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality, 11, 63-92.
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Lee, D. Y., Barak, A., & Uhlemann, M. R. (1999). Forming clinical impressions during the first five minutes of the counseling interview. Psychological Reports, 85, 835-844.

Lee, D. Y., Uhlemann, M. R., & Barak, A. (1999). Effects of diagnostic suggestion on the clinical judgments and recall memories of autobiography. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 18, 35-46.
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Barak, A. (1999).  Mental health counseling and sexual harassment in the workplace. In J. S. Hinkle (Ed.), Promoting optimum mental health through counseling (pp. 49-54). Greensboro, NC: ERIC/Counseling and Student Services Clearinghouse.

Barak, A. (1998). The role of research methodology in counsellor education: A case of second-order effects. Canadian Journal of Counselling, 32, 50-63.

Barak, A., & Fisher, W. A. (1997). Effects of interactive computer erotica on men's attitudes and behavior toward women: An experimental study. Computers in Human Behavior, 13, 353-369.
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Barak, A., & Safir, M. P. (1997). Sex and the Internet: An Israeli perspective. Journal of Sex Education and Therapy, 22, 67-73.
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Shiloh, S., Vinter, M., & Barak, A. (1997).  Correlates of health screening utilization: The roles of health beliefs and self-regulation motivation.  Psychology and Health, 12, 301-317.

Barak, A. (1997). Cross-cultural perspectives on sexual harassment. In W. O'Donohue (Ed.), Sexual harassment: Theory, research, and treatment (pp. 263-300).  Boston, MA:  Allyn & Bacon.
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Books

Barak, A. (Ed.) (2008). Psychological aspects of cyberspace: Theory, research, applications. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
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Leong, F. T. L.,  & Barak, A. (2001). Contemporary models in vocational psychology. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
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Recent Presentations

Boniel-Nissim, M., & Barak, A. (2009, April). Blogs as therapeutic tools for adolescents suffering from social-emotional difficulties. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the The Israeli Society for History & Philosophy of Science, Jerusalem, Israel. [Hebrew]

Blau, I., & Barak, A. (2009, March). Synchronous online discussions: Participation in a group audio conferencing and textual chat as affected by communicator's personality characteristics and discussion topics. Paper presented at the International Conference on Computer Supported Education, Lisbon, Portugal.

Boniel-Nissim, M., & Barak, A. (2009, February). The therapeutic value of blog writing by adolescents who endure social difficulties. Paper presented at the Annual Counselors Conference, Tel-Aviv, Israel. [Hebrew]

Blau, I., & Barak, A. (2009, February). Talking about, talking online: The effect of personality characteristics, medium type and discussion topic on people's willingness to participate in synchronous online discussion. Paper presented at The Learning Person in the Technological Age: The Annual Chase Conference for Research in Learning Technologies. The Open University, Ra'anana, Israel. [Hebrew]
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Barak, A., Dolev-Cohen, M., & Boneh, O. (2008, June). What makes online support groups a successful experience for participants? Paper presented in the panel "Current research in group counseling and psychotherapy" (Z. Shechtmen, Chair) conducted at the 39th Meeting of the Society for Psychotherapy Research, Barcelona, Spain.

Barak, A. (2008, May). Compulsive sexual behavior in cyberspace: Personal characteristics and therapeutic approaches. Paper presented in the conference Compulsive Sexuality and Sex Addiction, Ram Institute, Tel-Aviv, Israel. [Hebrew]

Barak. A. (2008, March). A person in cyberspace: Fantasy and reality. Paper presented at the conference Fantasy and Reality: Representations of Past, Present, and Future. University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel.
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Barak, A (2008, February). Use of the Internet as a means to promote personal empowerment of old people. Paper presented at the conference Information Society and the Elderly: Global Perspectives, Seoul, South Korea.

Barak, A., Hen, L., & Boniel-Nissim, M. (2007, October). A meta-analysis of the effectiveness of Internet-based psychotherapeutic interventions. Paper presented at the 3rd Meeting of the International Society for Research on Internet Interventions, Charlottesville (VA), USA.

Barak, A. (2007, September). Psychological treatment through the Internet. Paper presented at the annual conference of psychologists in the Haifa Region, Ministry of Education, Nir Etzion, Israel. [Hebrew]

Barak, A. (2007, July). Therapeutic processes in blog writing. Paper presented in a panel "The Psychology of Wring in Blogs" (Y. Amichai-Hamburger, Chair), conducted at Blogference, The Interdisciplinary Center, Herzeliya, Israel. [Hebrew]

Barak, A. (2007, February). The contemporary family in the light and in the shadow of the Internet. Paper presented at a conference conducted by The Israeli Association for Marital Therapy and Family Life Education, Ramat-Ef'al, Israel. [Hebrew]

Barak, A., & Ben-David, M. (2006, July). Effectiveness of online support groups for psychologically distressed adolescents. Paper presented in a symposium, "Psychological Applications on the Internet" (A. Barak, Chair), conducted at the 26th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Athens, Greece.

Barak, A., & Hen, L. (2006, June). Effectiveness of psychological interventions conducted through the Internet: A meta-analysis. Paper presented in the conference 4th VR Symposium: Virtual Reality, Associated Technologies and Rehabilitation, Haifa, Israel. [Hebrew]

Barak, A. (2006, April). Fully online course. Paper presented in the conference "e-Learning on Campus" conducted by The University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel.
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Shapira, N., Barak, A., & Gal, I. (2005, December). The influence of browsing the Internet at old age: The Internet as a means for improving well-being of old people. Paper presented at the 16th Biennial Conference of the Israeli Association of Gerontology, Tel-Aviv, Israel.

Barak, A. (2005, June). Factors related to success of helping highly distressed individuals through emotional support online chat. Paper presented in a symposium "E-Health" (M. T. Arredondo-Waldmeyer & U. Meise, Co-Chairs) conducted in the conference "CyberTherapy 2005: A Decade of VR", Basel, Switzerland.

Barak, A. (2005, June). The Internet and suicidality: The beast and the beauty. Paper presented in the conference "Internet and suicidality: A rescue net or a trap in the net" conducted by Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel. [Hebrew]

Barak, A. (2005, May). Phantom feelings: Emotional authenticity in fantasized reality. Paper presented in the conference "True feelings in virtual reality: On the experiential world of Internet surfers" conducted by The Open University of Israel, Ra'anana, Israel.
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Barak, A. (2005, May). Internet and suicides: Problems and risks versus opportunities and prospects. Paper presented in the conference "Prevention and Coping With Suicide in the 21th Century" conducted by For Life - Israeli Association for Suicide Prevention, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, Israel. [Hebrew]

Barak, A. (2004, December). The Use of the Internet for Sexuality Education. Paper presented in a symposium, "Sexuality and the Internet" (O. Be'eri-Grinspan, Chair), conducted at the Bi-Annual Conference of the Israeli Association of Sex Therapy, Herzeliya, Israel. [Hebrew]

Barak, A. (2004, August). Online counseling: Actionable knowledge for Employee Assistance Program in the framework of human resources e-services. Paper presented in a symposium, "Effective Human E-Service Delivery?" (S. Khapova, J. S. Svensson, & C. P. M. Wilderom, Co-Chairs), conducted at the Academy of Management Annual Conference, New Orleans.

Barak, A. (2004, June). The contribution of factors of session impact and textual parameters in helping highly distressed people in an emotional support chat. Paper presented in a symposium, "Clinical Evolutions and Technological Innovations (III): Novel Opportunities to Understand Change in Psychotherapy" (H. Kordy, Chair), conducted at the 35th Meeting of the Society for Psychotherapy Research, Rome, Italy.

Barak, A. (2004, May). The study and analysis of online interactions. Paper presented in the Department of Psychology, Catholic University, Milan, Italy.

Barak, A. (2003, December). Psychological determinants of emotional experiences on the Internet. Paper presented in the workshop "Rationality and Emotion" (A. Ben-Ze'ev, E. Gilboa-Schechtman, M. Zeidner, Co-Chairs), Haifa, Israel. [Hebrew]

Barak, A. (2003, December). SAHAR: An Israeli project for prevention of suicide through the Internet. Paper presented in a symposium, “The Internet and Suicides” (R. Hsiung, Chair), conducted at the 8th annual conference of MedNet, Geneva, Switzerland.

Barak, A. (2003, February). Children in a virtual world: Some protests and thoughts. Paper presented in the Beer Sheva Conference for Child Welfare (Session 11: Children in a Virtual World: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly), Beer Sheva, Israel. [Hebrew]

Barak, A. (2003, February). MEITAL: Collaboration in academic e-learning. Paper presented at the Second Meital Annual Conference, Ramat-Gan, Israel.
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Barak, A. (2002, August). SAHAR: Emotional support and prevention for suicidal people via the Internet. Paper presented in a symposium, “Cyberspace Travel for Psychological Researchers, Educators, and Practitioners” (M. Fenichel, Chair), conducted at the 110th annual convention of the American Psychological Association (APA), Chicago.

Barak, A. (2002, July). Counseling psychology in Israel. Paper presented in a symposium, F. Leong (Chair) “International Perspectives on Counseling Psychology” at the 25th meeting of the International Congress of Applied Psychology (ICAP), Singapore.

Barak, A. (2002, July). SAHAR: Emotional support and prevention for suicidal people via the Internet. Paper presented at the 25th meeting of the International Congress of Applied Psychology (ICAP), Singapore.

Barak, A. (2002, July). Emotional support via the Internet as a means for assistance in crisis and suicide prevention. A paper presented at a Ministry of Health conference "Ways and Means in Preventing Youth Suicide - Is It Possible?," Tel-Hashomer, Israel. [Hebrew]

Barak, A. (2002, June). SAHAR: The second year of operation. Paper presented in Eshnav Fifth Annual Conference, Tel-Aviv. [Hebrew]

Barak, A. (2002, March). Harnessing the Internet for counseling and emotional support: The creator prevails over the golem. A paper presented at a Center for Educational Technology (CET) conference "Family and Internet," Tel Aviv, Israel. [Hebrew]

Barak, A. (2002, February). e-Learning in the academic teaching. Paper presented at the First Meital Annual Conference, Haifa, Israel. [Hebrew]

Barak, A. (2001, November). SAHAR: An Internet-based emotional support service for suicidal people. Paper presented at a conference of The British Psychological Society "Psychology and the Internet: A European Perspective", Farnborough, UK.
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Barak, A. (2001, June). SAHAR: Support and listening on the Net: Harnessing the Internet for support and rescue of people in severe emotional distress. Paper presented in Eshnav Fourth Annual Conference, Ramat Ef'al, Israel.
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Barak, A. (2001, June). Psychotherapy on the Internet. Paper presented in a conference, Lesly University (Israel Branch), Netanya, Israel.

Barak, A. (2001, April). Prospects and problems in online support groups. Paper presented in the Annual M. Karayanni Memorial Conference, University of Haifa,.Haifa, Israel.

Barak, A. (2001, January). Online support groups: Prospects and risks. Paper presented in a joint conference of the Israel Association of Psychotherapy and the Israel Association of Group Therapy "Groups in the New Era", Tel-Aviv, Israel.

Barak, A. (2000, September). The Internet: The beauty and the beast. Paper presented in a conference "Adolescents at the Beginning of a New Century: Where to the Youth Surf?", Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.

Barak, A. (2000, July). Emotional and behavioral Influences of the penetration of the Internet on individuals and families. Paper presented in the Annual Conference of School Counselors in Israel, Shfayim, Israel.

Barak, A. (2000, June). The Internet and suicides. Paper presented in Eshnav Third Annual Conference, Kfar Hamaccabia, Israel.

Barak, A. (2000, June). Internet-supported career counseling: Another look at the two faces of the Internet. Paper presented in D. Kass (Chair), Counseling on the Internet: Benefits versus pitfalls, Symposium conducted at the International Conference on Psychology, Haifa, Israel.

Barak, A. (1999, September). Risks and opportunities of various counseling models on the Internet. Paper presented in a conference of the Association of Vocational & Career Counseling in Israel, Ramat Ef'al, Israel.

Barak, A., & Wander-Schwartz, M. (1999, August). Empirical evaluation of brief group therapy through an Internet chat room. Paper presented in S. A. King (Chair), Internet Support Groups: Group Therapy by E-mail and Chat, Symposium conducted at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Boston.
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Barak, A. (1999, June). The Internet as  a cross-cultural tool. Paper presented at the annual conference of Sietar, Zichron Yaacov, Israel.

Barak, A. (1998, November). Uses and applications of the Internet in the service of career counselors. Paper presented in a conference of the Association of Vocational & Career Counseling in Israel: Border-Free Employment and Careers, Maale Hahamisha, Israel.

Barak, A. (1997, October). Psychological counseling and therapy through the Internet: Where does the superhighway go? Paper presented in a symposium, A. Barak & A. Rolnik (Co-Chairs), Psychological applications on the Internet. Annual conference of the Israeli Psychological Association, Tel-Aviv, Israel.

Sheskin, R., & Barak, A. (1997, June). Sexual harassment proclivities and vocational preferences. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Canadian Psychological Association, Toronto.

Safir, M. P., & Barak, A. (1997, March). An Israeli perspective on sex on the Internet. Paper presented at a conference of the Israeli Society for Sex Therapy, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
 

Writings in Non-Scientific, Online Outlets

Barak, A.(2001, September). The suicidal woman from Seattle and the Internet [Hebrew]
Barak, A. (2001, October). The dog, the mountain, and the Internet [Hebrew]
Monroe, K. (2002). Conflict in cyberspace: How to resolve conflict online [translated and adapted to Hebrew by Matas, H., & Barak, A.]
Barak, A. (2003, January). Water and Internet [Hebrew]
Barak, A. (2005, August). On horses and people [Hebrew]
Barak, A. (2009, January). A problem of discipline. [Hebrew]
 

Posts in Ynet [Hebrew]

Will a Survey Help In Protecting Students from Hazards of the Internet?
Words Attempting to Touch...
At Last: An Index of Online Support Groups in Israel
Online Gambling: The Psychological View
A Study Investigated: Is it Feasible to Negotiate Online?
How the Net Intensifies Emotions
How Much Prevalent is Internet Addiction?
Children Visiting Sex Sites: Is it Really so Terrible?
Psychology and Buying on the Internet
Bezeq Offers: Don't Believe Your Children, Track Them
People in a Shop Window: On the Other Side of Dating Sites
Software Cannot Provide Psychotherapy
Why Dating Sites Enter Our Beds?
Why the Troll in "Nofei Golan" School is Similar to Benni Sela?
Public Internet Portal and Social Responsibility
Why Always Blame the Internet?
Truth and Lie on the Internet
On the Internet, Sometimes Less is More and More is Less
Why I Do Not Take Part in the National Day for Internet Security?
Blocking Sites That Encourage Suicide – A Mistake
Online Support Groups – "Pornographization of Pain and Suffering"?
Would a Law Prevent Defamation in Talk-Backs?
Psychologists' Avoidance of the Internet: Technophobia or Conservatism?
The Internet: An Effective Tool for Empowering Old People
Internet Addiction or a Crave for Publicity?
Something Basic Does Not Work in the Education for Smart Use of the Internet
 

Editorial Responsibilities

• Special Issue Co-Editor, The Internet and Sexuality -- CyberPsychology & Behavior.
• Member, Editorial Board, Counselor Education & Supervision, 1994-2001.
• Member, Editorial Board, Canadian Journal of Counselling, 1994-2000.
• Ad hoc reviewer for several journals, including , Behavior Research Methods, Computers in Human Behavior, Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, CyberPsychology & Behavior, E-Journal of Applied Psychology, European Journal of Social Psychology, Evaluation and Program Planning, Information Communication and Society, International Journal of Psychology, International Journal of Testing, Internet Journal of Mental Health, Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry, Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, Journal of Health Communication, Journal of Mental Health, Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Megamot (Hebrew), Mifgash (Hebrew), Psychiatry Research, Psychological Methods, Psychological Reports, Sex Roles, Social Science Computer Review, and more.
• Ad hoc reviewer for research funding agencies, including National Science Foundation, United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation, Israel Science Foundation, German-Israeli Foundation, and the Israeli Ministry of Education.

Special Activities and Responsibilities

• Chair, SAHAR: Support and Listening on the Net [Hebrew Website] (2001-2006). Member of the Board (2006-)
• Chair, The Inter-University Center for Advanced Technologies in Learning (Meital) [Hebrew website] (2002-2003)
• Chair, Doctoral Committee, Department of Education (2006-2008)
• Chair, Doctoral Committee, Department of Counseling & Human Development (2008-)
• Chair, Doctoral Committee, Department of Learning, Instruction, & Supervision (2008-)
• Member, University Senate (2010-)
• Member of the Board, Motke - Internet Portal for the Elderly [Hebrew Website] (2006-2008)
• Member of the Board, The Center for the Study of the Information Society (2004-)
• Member of the Editorial Board, Iyunim Bechinuch (2009-)
• Member of the jury, Dutch Open Health 2.0 Challenge (2009)
• Consultant, LivePerson (formerly Kasamba) (2006-2009)
• Consultant and a Member of the Board, Atzmi (2007-2008)
• Consultant, Sexuality & You (2000-2006)
• Consultant, InCrisis (2003-2004)
• Member, University Computer Committee (2001-2004)
• Member, University Sexual Harassment Committee (2000-2003)
• Member, Computer Committee, Faculty of Education, (2004-2007)
• International Jury Member, Global Junior Challenge (2001-2004)
• International Affiliate, American Psychological Association (APA) (1973-)
• Member, International Society for Research on Internet Interventions (ISRII) (2006-)
• Member, International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP) (2002-)
• Fellow, International Society for Mental Health Online (ISMHO) (2003-)
• Member-at-Large, Executive Board , International Society for Mental Health Online (ISMHO) (2002-2005)
• Member, ISMHO Online Clinical Case Study Group (CCSG) (1999-2002)
• Member, The Cyberspace Research Group (2003-)

Courses Currently Taught

• Conceptualization and Development in Behavior Research (a doctoral course)
• Research Issues in Counseling [Hebrew website]
• Counseling Applications on the Internet [Hebrew website] (not offered until further notice)
• The Psychology of the Internet (an online course) [Hebrew website]
• The Psychology of Online Learning [Hebrew website] (not offered until further notice)

Contact:

Prof. Azy Barak
Department of Counseling & Human Development
Department of Learning, Instruction, & Supervision
Faculty of Education
University of Haifa
Mount Carmel
Haifa 31905
Israel
 

Office: 526 Kluger (Education) Building  Office Phone: +972-4-824-9374  Cell Phone: +972-52-3252152  Fax: +972-4-824-0911

Updated: March 14, 2010