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The Oxford handbook of media psychology /

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0195398807

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9780195398809

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The Oxford handbook of media psychology /

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[Book]

First Statement of Responsibility

edited by Karen E. Dill

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Oxford :

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Oxford University Press,

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©2013

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xviii, 558 p. :

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ill. ;

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26 cm

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Oxford library of psychology

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Text of Note

"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."--Publisher's website

Mass media-- Psychological aspects

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Dill-Shackleford, Karen,1969-

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20140103090953.0

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