Is there a conclusion to the classic debate, "Do violent and sexual expressions in media affect people (children)?" In modern Japan, the discourse is flooded with "should" arguments, ranging from "should be regulated" to "should protect freedom of expression," but the discussion does not deepen. Psychology, based on empirical research, is useful for responding without being swayed by extreme opinions. This book is presented to the world by a media psychologist who has testified before the U.S. Senate, engaged in ironic exchanges with developers of violent games, and is also struggling with parenting, all in an accessible and witty style.
Original Title: How Fantasy Becomes Reality: Information and Entertainment Media in Everyday Life Revised and Expanded
What is the influence of media (TV, games, SNS, etc.) that lurks in our daily lives?
This book analyzes the impact of media encountered in daily life on people through numerous examples and expert experiments. In today's era of unprecedented media saturation, this is an essential book for learning how to interact well with media.
Violent Expressions
What was the impact of committing violence within games? The effects of violent expressions are becoming clear through the latest brain analysis.
Discriminatory Expressions
Stereotypical expressions of gender, race, and religion have unconsciously influenced "ordinary people."
Politics and Media
The book also explains areas where the impact is becoming serious with technological advancements, such as impression management, fake news, and election strategies using SNS.
Advertising and Consumer Society
We are swayed by advertisements more than we realize. This book analyzes the various methods used in modern advertising from a social psychological perspective.
Positive Influences of Media
Media can also bring about positive influences if used skillfully. Examples of this are also introduced.
How can we better interact with media?
The influence of media approaches us without our realizing it. This book proposes concrete actions, based on psychology, on how to avoid negative influences and enjoy positive ones.
The author, a prominent social psychologist, makes it her life's work to communicate science in a way that is easily understandable to everyone. The specific examples and explanations of media influence, interwoven with anecdotes about herself and her children, are approachable and memorable. This book is an ambitious work that successfully lowers the barrier to entry for specialized books, allowing readers to deepen their understanding of social psychology without using difficult terminology.
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| Weight | 500 g |
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