Media Literacy and the Effect of Socialization

Media Literacy and the Effect of Socialization
Author: Christine W. Trültzsch-Wijnen
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2020-11-11
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 303056360X

This book explores the socially and individually determined nature of media literacy, addressing the central question of how individuals’ media activity can be explained and evaluated. It examines people's media activity through the relationship between their competence to act and actual actions. Further, the book discusses the social factors that foster self-determined media activity, including people's abilities and skills and the associated knowledge that facilitates such skills, from the perspectives of various social science disciplines. Lastly, it applies these theoretical reflections to two empirical studies. Overall, this book provides a fundamental introduction to theories of media socialization, media literacy and media competence, and to the relation between media and socialization. It analyses international discourses on children, media, media literacy, and digital literacy. This book is of interest to scholars and researchers in the field of media studies, including media sociology and media education, communication, and cultural studies.

The International Encyclopedia of Media Effects, 4 Volume Set

The International Encyclopedia of Media Effects, 4 Volume Set
Author: Patrick Rössler
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 2184
Release: 2017-03-06
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1118784049

The International Encyclopedia of Media Effects presents a comprehensive collection of the most up-to-date research on the uses and impacts of media throughout the world. Provides the definitive resource on the most recent findings of media effects research Covers all aspects of the uses and impact of media, utilizing empirical, psychological, and critical research approaches to the field Features over 200 entries contributed by leading international scholars in their associated fields Offers invaluable insights to for students, scholars and professionals studying and working in related fields, and will stimulate new scholarship in emerging fields such as the Internet, Social Media and Mobile Communication Part of The Wiley Blackwell-ICA International Encyclopedias of Communication series, published in conjunction with the International Communication Association. Online version available at Wiley Online Library.

Media Literacy and the Effect of Socialization

Media Literacy and the Effect of Socialization
Author: Christine W. Trültzsch-Wijnen
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2020-11-18
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9783030563592

This book explores the socially and individually determined nature of media literacy, addressing the central question of how individuals’ media activity can be explained and evaluated. It examines people's media activity through the relationship between their competence to act and actual actions. Further, the book discusses the social factors that foster self-determined media activity, including people's abilities and skills and the associated knowledge that facilitates such skills, from the perspectives of various social science disciplines. Lastly, it applies these theoretical reflections to two empirical studies. Overall, this book provides a fundamental introduction to theories of media socialization, media literacy and media competence, and to the relation between media and socialization. It analyses international discourses on children, media, media literacy, and digital literacy. This book is of interest to scholars and researchers in the field of media studies, including media sociology and media education, communication, and cultural studies.

Media Literacy

Media Literacy
Author: W. James Potter
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 553
Release: 2013
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1452206252

This book offers a detailed approach to studying media influences and presents a vision of what it means to operate at a higher level of media literacy. The author agues that media have a profound influence on the way we perceive the world, shaping our beliefs and expectations. By becoming more media literate, we can avoid the potentially negative effects of those media messages as well as amplify the potentially positive effects. Topics covered include content, audience, media industries, media ownership, privacy, violence, sports, social media, and piracy of media messages.

Handbook of Research on Multidisciplinary Approaches to Literacy in the Digital Age

Handbook of Research on Multidisciplinary Approaches to Literacy in the Digital Age
Author: Taskiran, Nurdan Oncel
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 405
Release: 2019-11-29
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1799815366

The fast pace of technology in this day and age has made it difficult for individuals to stay informed without becoming lost in the folds of an information overload. Methods used to narrow down information are becoming just as important as providing the information to be discovered. The Handbook of Research on Multidisciplinary Approaches to Literacy in the Digital Age is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the significance of being literate in the age of speed and technology. While highlighting topics such as e-advertising, mobile computing, and visual culture, this publication explores the major issues society has in the information age and the methods of innovative achievements of public or private institutions. This book is ideally designed for researchers, academicians, teachers, and business managers seeking current research on a variety of social sciences in terms of the digital age.

Media and Youth

Media and Youth
Author: Steven J. Kirsh
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2010-02-04
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 144431744X

Media & Youth: A Developmental Perspective provides a comprehensive review and critique of the research and theoretical literature related to media effects on infants, children, and adolescents, with a unique emphasis on development. The only textbook to evaluate the role of development in media effects research, filling a gap in the subject of children and media Multiple forms of media, including internet use, are discussed for a comprehensive view of the subject Developmental points of interest are highlighted at the end of each section to reinforce the importance of development in media effects research Children’s cognitive, social, and emotional abilities from pre-school to adolescence are integrated into the text for greater clarity

Media Effects

Media Effects
Author: Jennings Bryant
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 657
Release: 2009-01-13
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1135591105

With contributions from some of the finest scholars in the discipline, Media Effects serves not only as a comprehensive reference volume for media effects study but also as an exceptional textbook for advanced courses in media effects. Covering the breadth of the media effects arena, this third edition provides updated material as well as new chapters focusing on effects of mobile media and other technologies. As this area of study continues to evolve, Media Effects will serve as a benchmark of theory and research for current and future generations of scholars.

Encyclopedia of Media Violence

Encyclopedia of Media Violence
Author: Matthew S. Eastin
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 457
Release: 2013-10-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1483340112

Via 134 signed entries, this encyclopedia provides students, researchers, and the general public with an accessible, comprehensive, and well-balanced eviddence-based examination of theory, research and debates related to media violence. Entries conclude with Cross-References and Suggestions for Further Readings to guide users to related entries and resources for further research, and a thematic Reader’s Guide in the front matter groups related entries by topic to make it easier for users to locate related entries of interest.

Gender, Culture, and Consumer Behavior

Gender, Culture, and Consumer Behavior
Author: Cele C. Otnes
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 483
Release: 2012-04-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1136463496

This book covers the gamut of topics related to gender and consumer culture. Changing gender roles have forced scholars and practitioners to re-examine some of the fundamental assumptions and theories in this area. Gender is a core component of identity and thus holds significant implications for how consumers behave in the marketplace. This book offers innovative research in gender and consumer behavior with topics relevant to psychology, marketing, advertising, sociology, women’s studies and cultural studies. It offers 16 chapters of cutting-edge research on gender, international culture and consumption. Unique to this volume is its emphasis on consumption and masculinity and inclusion of topics on a rapidly changing world of issues related to culture and gender in advertising, communications, psychology and consumer behavior.

Social Inequality, Childhood and the Media

Social Inequality, Childhood and the Media
Author: Ingrid Paus-Hasebrink
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2019-01-16
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3030026531

This open access book presents a qualitative longitudinal panel-study on child and adolescent socialisation in socially disadvantaged families. The study traces how children and their parents make sense of media within the context of their everyday life over twelve years (from 2005 to 2017) and provides a unique perspective on the role of different socialisation contexts, drawing on rich data from a broad range of qualitative methods. Using a theoretical framework and methodological approach that can be applied transnationally, it sheds light on the complex interplay of factors which shape children’s socialisation and media usage in multiple ways.