Dale Katherine R.
Dale Katherine R. - Introduction To Positive Media Psychology - Paperback
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Description: Introduction to Positive Media Psychology summarizes and synthesizes the key concepts theories and empirical findings on the positive emotional cognitive and behavioral effects of media use. In doing so the book offers the first systematic overview of the emerging field of positive media psychology. The authors draw on a growing body of scholarship that explores the positive sides of media use including fostering one's own well - being; creating greater connectedness with others; cultivating compassion for those who may be oppressed or stigmatized; and motivating altruism and other prosocial actions. The authors explore these issues across the entire media landscape examining the ways that varying content (e. g. entertainment news) delivered through traditional (e. g. film television) and more recent media technologies (e. g. social media digital games virtual reality) can enhance well - being and promote other positive outcomes in viewers and users. This book serves as a benchmark of theory and research for current and future generations of advanced undergraduate students graduate students and scholars in communication psychology education and social work.
Title: Introduction To Positive Media Psychology
Author(s): Dale Katherine R.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780367373900
Pages: 238 Pages, 4 Line Drawings, Black And White; 12 Halftones, Black And White
Publication Date: 12/30/2020
Category: Media Studies
Description: Introduction to Positive Media Psychology summarizes and synthesizes the key concepts theories and empirical findings on the positive emotional cognitive and behavioral effects of media use. In doing so the book offers the first systematic overview of the emerging field of positive media psychology. The authors draw on a growing body of scholarship that explores the positive sides of media use including fostering one's own well - being; creating greater connectedness with others; cultivating compassion for those who may be oppressed or stigmatized; and motivating altruism and other prosocial actions. The authors explore these issues across the entire media landscape examining the ways that varying content (e. g. entertainment news) delivered through traditional (e. g. film television) and more recent media technologies (e. g. social media digital games virtual reality) can enhance well - being and promote other positive outcomes in viewers and users. This book serves as a benchmark of theory and research for current and future generations of advanced undergraduate students graduate students and scholars in communication psychology education and social work.
Title: Introduction To Positive Media Psychology
Author(s): Dale Katherine R.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780367373900
Pages: 238 Pages, 4 Line Drawings, Black And White; 12 Halftones, Black And White
Publication Date: 12/30/2020
Category: Media Studies
