The Oxford Handbook of Media Psychology

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Title:

The Oxford Handbook of Media Psychology

Author:

Dill-Shackleford, Karen, 1969- editor.

ISBN:

9780195398809

9780199394821

Physical Description:

xviii, 558 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Series:

Oxford library of psychology

Oxford library of psychology.

Abstract:

"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 myriad 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."--Page 4 of cover.

Contents:

pt. IV. Interactive and emerging technologies -- 17. Social influence in virtual environments / Jim Blascovich and Cade McCall -- 18. Active video games : impacts and research / Barbara Chamberlin and Ann Maloney -- 19. Serious games : What are they? What do they do? Why should we play them? / Fran C. Blumberg, [et al. ...] -- 20. Violent video games and aggression / Barbara Krahé -- 21. Children, adolescents, and the Internet : are there risks online? / Ed Donnerstein -- 22. Pathological technology addictions : what is scientifically known and what remains to be learned / Douglas A. Gentile, Sarah M. Coyne, and Francesco Bricolo -- 23. Video games and attention / Robert West and Kira Bailey -- pt. V. Meta issues in media psychology -- 24. A general framework for media psychology scholarship / W. James Potter -- 25. engaging with stories and characters : learning, persuasion, and transportation into narrative worlds / Melanie C. Green and Karen E. Dill -- 26. The political narrative of children's media research / Jeff J. McIntyre -- 27. Media psychophysiology : the brain and beyond / Bruce D. Bartholow and Paul Bolls -- 28. The Japanese approach to research on the psychological effects of media use / Akira Sakamoto -- pt. VI. Conclusions and future directions -- 29. Media content analysis : qualitative methods / Michael R. Neal -- 30. Media psychology : past, present, and future / Karen E. Dill.

pt. I. Introduction and overview -- 1. Introduction / Karen E. Dill -- pt. II. History and methods -- 2. Storytelling and media : narrative models from Aristotle to augmented reality / Jean-Pierre Isbouts and Jason Ohler -- 3. Arguing for media psychology as a distinct field / Pamela Brown Rutledge -- 4. Media psychology and its history / Regina M. Tuma -- 5. Inside media psychology : the story of an emerging discipline as told by a leading journal / Ellen Baker Derwin and Janet de Merode -- 6. Media literacy ; history, progress, and future hopes / Edward T. Arke -- 7. Research methods, design, and statistics in media psychology / Sara Prot and Craig A. Anderson -- 8. Qualitative research and media psychology / Donald E. Polkinghorne -- pt. III. Issues and media types -- Why it is hard to believe that media violence causes aggression / L. Rowell Huesmann, Eric F. Dubow, and Grace Yang -- 10. Children's media use : a positive psychology approach / Erik M. Gregory -- 11. The role of emotion in media use and effects / Elly A. Konijn -- 12. Media violence, desensitization, and psychological engagement / Jeanne Funk Brockmyer -- 13. Sexual media practice : how adolescents select, engage with, and are affected by sexual media / Autumn Shafer, Piotr Bobkowski, and Jane D. Brown -- 14. Race, ethnicity, and the media / Elizabeth Behm-Morawitz and Michelle Ortiz -- 15. Representations of gender in the media / Erica L. Sharrer -- 16. The psychology underlying media-based persuasion / Robin L. Nabi and Emily Moyer-Gusé

Subject Term:

Medien. (DE-588)4169187-8

Mass media -- Psychological aspects. (OCoLC)fst01011284

Psychologie. (DE-588)4047704-6

Mass media -- Psychological aspects.

Added Author:

Dill-Shackleford, Karen, 1969-

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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.

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This volume collects with precision essays from leading scholars on media psychology to present a comprehensive look at the foundations, history, methodology, and contemporary issues facing the field. Dill's introduction to the volume uses historic and current media issues to provide a set of coordinates for the book, and the chapters on the foundation and definition of the field should be required reading for all media scholars. The book comprehensively covers classic areas of study for media scholars, including violence and sexuality, ethnic portrayals, and persuasion. It presents quantitative and qualitative perspectives on these topics; the last five chapters discuss larger meta-issues that get little attention in journal publications. The one reservation arises in chapter 9 due to the authors' snarky comment that "intelligent people still doubt the effects" of media violence on aggression. Such writing presents a straw man argument that slights those who do not see the media violence debate as closed. This is a masterful volume that frames the field of study well. It will be a prominent volume in the "Oxford Library of Psychology" series, highlighting the topic's increased importance within the social sciences. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduate, graduate, and research collections. N. D. Bowman West Virginia University

Part 1 Introduction and Overview

1 Introduction to The Oxford Handbook of Media PsychologyKaren E. Dill

Part 2 History and Methods

2 Storytelling and Media: Narrative Models from Aristotle to Augmented RealityJean-Pierre Isbouts and Jason Ohler

3 Arguing for Media Psychology as a Distinct FieldPamela Brown Rutledge

4 Media Psychology and Its HistoryRegina M. Tuma

5 Inside Media Psychology: The Story of an Emerging Discipline as Told by a Leading JournalEllen Baker Derwin and Janet de Merode

6 Media Literacy: History, Progress and Future HopesEdward T. Arke

7 Research methods, design, and statistics in media psychologySara Prot and Craig A. Anderson

8 Qualitative Research and Media PsychologyDonald E. Polkinghorne

Part 3 Issues and Media Types

9 Why It Is Hard To Believe That Media Violence Causes AggressionL. Rowell Huesmann and Eric F. Dubow and Grace Yang

10 Children's Media Use: A Positive Psychology ApproachErik M. Gregory

11 Media violence, desensitization, and psychological engagementJeanne Funk Brockmyer

12 Sexual Media Practice: How Adolescents Select, Engage with, and are Affected by Sexual MediaAutumn Shafer and Piotr Bobkowski and Jane D. Brown

13 Race, Ethnicity, and the MediaElizabeth Behm-Morawitz and Michelle Ortiz

14 Representations of Gender in the MediaErica L. Scharrer

15 Video Game ViolenceBarbara Krah.

16 Serious Games: What are they? What do they do? Why should we play them?Fran C. Blumberg and Debby E. Almonte and Jared S. Anthony and Naoko Hashimoto

17 The Psychology Underlying Media-Based PersuasionRobin L. Nabi and Emily Moyer-Gus.

Part 4 Interactive and Emerging Technologies

18 Active Video Games: Impacts and ResearchBarbara Chamberlin and Ann Maloney

19 Children, Adolescents, and the Internet: Are There Risks Online?Ed Donnerstein

20 The Role of Emotion in Media Use and EffectsElly A. Konijn

21 Pathological Technology Addictions: What is Scientifically Known and What Remains to be LearnedDouglas A. Gentile and Sarah M. Coyne and Francesco Bricolo

22 Video Games and AttentionRobert West and Kira Bailey

Part 5 Meta Issues in Media Psychology

23 A General Framework for Media Psychology ScholarshipW. James Potter

24 Engaging with Stories and Characters: Learning, Persuasion, and Transportation into Narrative WorldsMelanie C. Green and Karen E. Dill

25 Social Influence in Virtual EnvironmentsJim Blascovich and Cade McCall

26 The Political Narrative of Children's Media ResearchJeff J. McIntyre

27 Media Psychophysiology: The Brain and BeyondBruce D. Bartholow and Paul Bolls

28 Japanese Approach to Research on Psychological Effects of Use of MediaAkira Sakamoto

Part 6 Conclusions and Future Directions

29 Media Psychology: Past, Present, and FutureKaren E. Dill

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