Here’s somebody doing internet research from a psychology background, and who has a blog (see sidebar links) The free downloadable book is very readable.
The Psychology of Cyberspace – Home Page/Table of Contents
The Psychology of Cyberspace Blog Companion: As a companion reader to this online book, I use my blog to give readers an inside view of a cyberpsychologist’s life and the day-to-day issues we deal with. What is it like to study how people behave online? What issues are my colleagues and the media talking about?

Andy Roberts is a writer who initiated DARnet. Contact me on aroberts@gmail.com or @aroberts on twitter