Over the past 45 years, award-winning sociologist David L. Altheide has illuminated how media formats and media logic affect our understanding of social issues, of how political decisions are made, and of how we relate to each other. In this masterful, summative work, Altheide describes the media syndrome: how these factors shape our expectations of, and reactions to, both public and personal events. Ideal for courses on mass media and political communication, the book provides a detailed description of the media syndrome and its impact on daily life; uses historical and contemporary examples from Watergate to Edward Snowden; includes the changes in the ecology of communication from mass media to social media and its social impact.
This volume examines the shift toward positive and more accurate portrayals of mental illness in entertainment media, asking where these succeed and considering where more needs to be done. With studies that identify and analyze the characters, viewpoints, and experiences of mental illness across film and television, it considers the messages conveyed about mental illness and reflects on how the different texts reflect, reinforce, or challenge sociocultural notions regarding mental illness. Presenting chapters that explore a range of texts from film and television, covering a variety of mental health conditions, including autism, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and more, this book will appeal to scholars of sociology, cultural and media studies, and mental health.
The information environments that modern society requires us to master and engage in are based in literacy and digital communication. Mediated information not only passes through our brains, it alters and rewires them. Since our environment, to a large extent, is shaped by the way we perceive, understand, and communicate information, we can even think of mental disorders as symptoms of maladaptation to our media environments. This book uses this "media ecology" model to explore the effects of media on mental disorders. It traces the development of media from the most basic forms--the sights and sounds expressed by the human body--to the most technologically complex media created to date, showing how each medium of communication relates to specific mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and autism. As the digital age proceeds to envelop us in an environment of infinite and instantly accessible information, it's crucial to our own mental health to understand how the various forms of media influence and shape our minds and behaviors.
Young people are an elusive and exciting audience and user of all media. The media hits mostly the youth and children. Their mind is not mature and fully developed and thus, they are influenced by the various media. The effects of this could be the changes in their knowledge, attitude and behavior.Media Psychology seeks to understand how the media and the growing use of technology impacts how people perceive, interpret, respond and interact in a media rich world. There are common instances where children are influenced by movies and they try to imitate Superman, Spiderman, Batman and various other Super Heroes. Media Reflective Syndrome is a term coined to denote a condition or a pattern in which a person behaves when exposed to media. There might be a possibility that breaking news about a heinous crime like rape and murder would turn a person into a criminal or a coward or may have some other impact. All this depends on the way news is broadcasted.This paper targets the media psychology aspect in India and then tries to figure out a way in which the Media can be regulated so that the viewers are benefitted by it and the negative consequences can be easily avoided.
There is a real epidemic of social media addiction in this country and abroad - wherever anyone has access to the Internet. When a British youth tries to kill himself because he cannot take the perfect "selfie," we know humankind has crossed a line into dangerous and toxic territory. Beneath the surface topic of social media disorder, this book is really about self-esteem related disorders that lead to over-reliance on outside validation. Because it is new and pervasive, especially to a young generation raised under its influence and never knowing anything different, social media is the main culprit for behavior disorders plaguing otherwise balanced individuals. This book explores the outer extremes of the disorder and then furnishes several important, yet simple, processes by which to restore psychological balance. Social Media is a positive tool in our lives when used properly. This book serves as a guide on how to interact with social media in a healthy way. People are becoming more and more obsessed with communicating an idealized version of themselves to strangers and creating an electronic ghost personality that exists only because certain facts are edited out. This is one of the first and most enlightening books on this growing epidemic of social media addiction. It is a fascinating exploration of social media, but also a way to see yourself in the many amazing case histories - and decide if you are a victim of this modern malady. #Obsession will appeal to anyone who uses social media, which is nearly everyone on the planet, even people in third world countries. About the Authors Seyedeh Tina Sadri, M.A. L.M.F.T. is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She is the Founder of Newport Mental Wellness, a private practice in Newport Beach, California. Tina supports various programs in Orange County and has quickly gained notoriety for her support in programs that help women and children. She was featured as one of Orange County's Dynamic Women of 2014 in Modern Luxury Riviera Magazine. Her advocacy and experience in women and children's wellness was instrumental in writing about the topic of social media and its affect on today's society. Randall Frakes is a prolific screenwriter and book author. He is the author of bestselling first two TERMINATOR novelizations and co-authored . He edited an annotated JAMES CAMERON'S TITANIC: THE ILLUSTRATED SCREENPLAY and contributed to the bestselling JAMES CAMERON'S AVATAR: AN ACTIVIST SURVIVAL GUIDE.
Theoretical Framework: Social Media Dependency Disorder was written as a testament to ten years of research and advocating for Social Media Awareness. With this book, we at The Global Touch Foundation hope to educate Social Media users around the world about Social Media Dependency Disorder. Education is the first step to finding solutions and bringing to light what may be at the root of depression and anxiety sufferers. Too long has there been a lack of regulations and research on the potential psychological effects of constant Social Media Usage. In this book, we cover topics such as Cyber-Psychoanalysis, The Third Persona, and Disability Inclusion. After reading this, you will understand how Social Media has the potential to affect you and your family psychologically and biologically, how to identify symptoms of social media dependency disorder, and how you can help someone that is suffering. As a society, we have come a long way with our technological innovations. Let us continue our progress by learning how to post responsibly, and make our virtual worlds safer for our mental health.
This is the first book to thoroughly examine how early and easy access to the Internet and digital technologies impacts children and adolescents. Experts in the field examine the research that shows the social, cognitive, developmental, and academic problems that can result when children spend excessive time in front of screens. As a whole. the book provides an invaluable resource for those who need to assess, treat, and prevent Internet addiction in children and adolescents. Internet Addiction in Children and Adolescents: Provides tools that help predict a child’s level of risk for media-related problems. Examines how to diagnose and differentiate Internet addiction from other psychiatric conditions. Explores evidenced-based treatment approaches and how to distinguish pathology from normal development. Shows how to create inpatient treatment programs and therapies to address media addiction. Highlights the psychological, social, and family conditions for those most at risk. Evaluates the effects of the excessive use of electronic games and the Internet on brain development. Explores the physical risks that result from excessive media use and strategies for combating the problem. Examines school-based initiatives that employ policies and procedures designed to increase awareness of excessive media use and help educators identify students who misuse technology, and strategies of intervention and communication with parents. Identifies signs of problem Internet behavior such as aggressive behavior, lying about screen use, and a preference for screen time over social interactions. Outlines the risk factors for developing internet addiction. Provides strategies for treatment and prevention in family, school, and community settings. Practitioners and researchers in psychology, social work, school counseling, child and family therapy, and nursing will appreciate this book's thorough review if internet addiction among children and adolescents. The book also serves as an engaging supplement in courses on media psychology, addiction counseling, abnormal psychology, school counseling, social issues, and more.
