Research & Publications
Advancing Knowledge in Cybersecurity and Cyberpsychology
Our research explores the intersection of digital technology, human psychology, and ethical decision-making — with practical applications for individuals, families, educators, and organizations.
Our Research Areas
We investigate the psychological and behavioral dimensions of digital technology, cybersecurity, and digital wellness.
Interoceptive Awareness and Digital Behavior
How body awareness and somatic signals help individuals recognize and manage their digital engagement. Research into how interoceptive training improves digital decision-making and reduces problematic technology use.
Digital Bonding Patterns
Examining how technology mediates human relationships, social bonding, and attachment patterns. Understanding the psychological mechanisms behind digital connection and disconnection.
Digital Emotional Literacy
Developing frameworks for understanding and naming emotional responses to digital environments. Creating educational models that help individuals develop greater emotional awareness of their digital experiences.
Cybersecurity and Psychology
Studying the human factors in cybersecurity — how psychological principles influence security decision-making, risk perception, and behavior change.
Academic Foundation
Harvard CDT Fellow (2025–2026)
Michael Davis completed a 2025–2026 Fellowship at the Center for Digital Thriving at Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he researched adolescent digital wellbeing and the cyberpsychology of K-5 digital literacy.
Capitol Technology University Doctoral Research
Doctoral research in Cyberpsychology, developing Recursive Cyberconsciousness Theory — an integrative framework examining how cybersecurity dynamics function as cognitive regulatory mechanisms shaping consciousness development during childhood.
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Our research has been presented at international digital security conferences and published in peer-reviewed academic venues. See our Publications for recent papers.
IDC 2026 Research Presentation
We are presenting research on digital psychology and cybersecurity at Interaction Design and Children 2026 (IDC 2026), the ACM SIGCHI conference on child–computer interaction. The conference convenes June 22–25, 2026 in Brighton, United Kingdom.
Latest Publication
Mindfulness as a Service (MaaS) 2.0: Evolving the Framework for Digital Emotional Literacy in K-5 Populations
M.C. Davis
This paper presents the evolution of the MaaS framework, extending its application to K-5 digital emotional literacy. Building on interoceptive awareness research and digital bonding theory, MaaS 2.0 introduces a structured pedagogical approach for helping young learners develop somatic awareness of their digital experiences and build healthy engagement patterns.
Featured Research & Publications
2026
Interoceptive Awareness as a Digital Wellness Intervention
Research presentation at IDC 2026 on using somatic awareness training to improve digital decision-making in school-age children.
2025-2026
Capitol Technology University Doctoral Dissertation
Doctoral dissertation introducing Recursive Cyberconsciousness Theory (see Academic Foundation above), currently in defense preparation at Capitol Technology University.
Ongoing
Digital Bonding Patterns Study
Multi-year research project examining how technology affects human attachment patterns, social bonding, and relational wellbeing across age groups.
Our Research Approach
We combine multiple research methodologies to ensure rigor and practical applicability:
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Quantitative Research
Longitudinal studies, surveys, and data analysis examining digital behavior patterns and outcomes.
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Qualitative Research
In-depth interviews and focus groups to understand lived experience and psychological dimensions.
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Pilot Programs
Testing interventions and educational programs with real communities before scaling.
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Literature Review
Synthesizing existing research across cybersecurity, psychology, education, and neuroscience.
Academic Partnerships
Harvard University
Center for Digital Thriving at Harvard Graduate School of Education
Capitol Technology University
Doctoral research partnership in Cyberpsychology and consciousness studies
NMSBA Research Engagement
Funded research collaboration with New Mexico Tech, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Sandia National Laboratories on K-5 digital wellness implementation, supported by the New Mexico Small Business Assistance program.
New Mexico Schools
Pilot deployments and implementation partnerships across Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico for K-5 digital wellness programming.
Interested in Our Research?
We welcome inquiries from researchers, educators, organizations, and anyone interested in advancing digital wellness and cybersecurity awareness.