Oxford University Press | The Oxford Handbook Of Media Psychology (2012 EN)

Author: Karen E. Dill (Editor)
Full Title: The Oxford Handbook Of Media Psychology
Publisher: Oxford University Press (May 16, 2014)
Year: 2012
ISBN-13: 9780199394821 (978-0-19-939482-1)
ISBN-10: 0199394822
Pages: 576
Language: English
Genre: Psychology: Social Psychology
File type: PDF (True, but nonnative Cover)
Quality: 9/10
Price: £68.00


It is indisputable that media is by far the most common means by which human beings spend our free time in the modern world. However, the ubiquity of media in our lives brings with it advantages and disadvantages along with uncertainty: will increased dependence on media impair our social functioning, enhance it, or both?

The Oxford Handbook of Media Psychology explores facets of human behavior, thoughts, and feelings experienced in the context of media use and creation. Divided into six sections, chapters in this volume trace the history of media psychology; address content areas for media research, including children's media use, media violence and desensitization, sexual content, video game violence, and portrayals of race and gender; and cover psychological and physical effects of media such as serious games, games for health, technology addictions, and video games and attention. A section on meta-issues in media psychology brings together transportation theory, media psychophysiology, social influence in virtual worlds, and learning through persuasion. Other topics include the politics of media psychology, a lively debate about the future of media psychology methods, and the challenges and opportunities present in this interdisciplinary field.

Authored by top experts from psychology, communications, and related fields, this handbook presents a vibrant map of the field of media psychology.


Overview:
✓ The first ever comprehensive handbook on media psychology
✓ Presents interdisciplinary perspectives, with particular emphasis on including both psychology and communications scholars, collaborative interdisciplinary research, and international scholarship
✓ Covers both positive and negative effects of media usage

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