To further this aim, PSiNET began a study during 2003 and 2004 financed by IN3 (Internet Interdisciplinary Institute) to develop the theoretical and methodological basis of its research activity. The group's research focuses on citizens' lifestyle, health and quality of life; an evaluation of the adequacy of the Internet as a medium to promote healthy life standards; and the design of an online programme to promote healthy habits.

This research will result in the creation of a permanent online health observatory that will provide an insight into Internet-users' profiles with respect to health promotion, and the development of a virtual laboratory that analyses the Internet as a space for psychological intervention and for assessing the promotion of healthy living standards. Finally, these two elements will enable the start of an E-health platform. This platform's main objective will be to bring closer citizens who use the Internet for purposes of health and health professionals who use the Internet and ICT in general in their daily duties.

Sponsored by  Comissionat per a Universitats i Recerca de la Generalitat de Catalunya.