Introduction to positive media psychology

Author(s)

• Raney, Arthur A.

Bibliographic Information

Introduction to positive media psychology

Arthur A. Raney ... [et al.]

Routledge, 2021

• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

* Introduces the research and theory of the emerging field of positive media psychology. * Reflects growing research interest in moving beyond the negative effects of media to focus on the good that comes from media use. * Authored by top researchers and pioneers in the field of positive media psychology.

Table of Contents

1. What Is Positive Media Psychology? 2. Key Theories and Concepts from Media Psychology 3. Key Theories and Concepts from Positive Psychology 4. Hedonic Entertainment 5. Meaningful Entertainment 6. Transcendent Entertainment 7. Social Media 8. Digital Games and Virtual Reality 9. Positive News and Nonfiction 10. Narrative Persuasion 11. Educational and Prosocial Media for Children 12. Individual and Cultural Differences 13. Living Well with Media in the Digital Age

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BC03174720
• ISBN:
  • 9780367373900
• LCCN: 2020033000
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: xv, 238 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • DC23 : 302.23019
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Mass media -- Psychological aspects
  • LCSH : Mass media -- Social aspects
  • LCSH : Well-being