Living in the Digital Age
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Living in the Digital Age

Self-presentation, Networking, Playing, and Participating in Politics

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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Living in the Digital Age

Self-presentation, Networking, Playing, and Participating in Politics

About this book

This book reflects the current issues in today's life in society which are influenced by digital media. In four parts, the book focuses on the field of online self-presentation and creating an impression; online networking among young people; digital betting and gaming; and political participation in the digital era. These topics are described using the latest research from the fields of psychology, sociology, media studies, and political science. The book explains and corrects many preconceived myths regarding the use of the Internet and digital media, such as online pornography, encounters with strangers from the Internet, and playing online games. The book is intended primarily for researchers, teachers, and students who are interested in the themes of life in the digital age. There may also be benefit for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and those who work with people who are somehow threatened via the Internet, such as by online addiction, betting, and so on.

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Yes, you can access Living in the Digital Age by Pascaline Lorentz,David Šmahel,Monika Metyková,Michelle F. Wright, Pascaline Lorentz, David Šmahel, Monika Metyková, Michelle F. Wright in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & Sociology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Masarykova univerzita
Year
2015
Print ISBN
9788021078109
eBook ISBN
9788021078116
Topic
Social Sciences
Subtopic
Sociology
Index
Social Sciences

Table of contents

  1. CONTENTS
  2. About the editors
  3. Introduction Monika Metykova, David Smahel, Pascaline Lorentz, Michelle F. Wright
  4. Section 1: Self-Presentation and Impression Management in the Digital Age Michelle F. Wright
  5. “Fraped” Selves: Hacked, Tagged, and Shared Without Permission. The Challenges of Identity Development for Young Peopleon Facebook Monica Barbovschi, Anca Velicu
  6. The Educational Dimension of Pornography: Adolescents’ Use of New Media for Sexual PurposesLaura E. Simon, Kristian Daneback, Anna Ševčíková
  7. The Role of the Media and Cyber Context in Adolescents’ Pursuit of Popularity Michelle F. Wright
  8. Section 2: Online Networking among Youths David Smahel
  9. Online Communities and Early Adolescents Hana Machackova
  10. Stranger Is Not Always Danger: The Myth and Reality of Meetings with Online Strangers Lenka Dedkova
  11. Children’s Privacy Management on Social Network Sites Hana Machackova, Martina Cernikova, David Smahel, Zuzana Ocadlikova
  12. Section 3: Gaming and Playing Digitally Pascaline Lorentz
  13. Live Online Betting: The Answer to Every Gambler’s Wish Šárka Licehammerová
  14. The Risks of Online Gambling for Younger Males: Insights from Czech National Surveys Anastasia Ejova, Šárka Licehammerová, PavlaChomynová, Zuzana Tion Leštinová, Viktor Mravčík
  15. Playing Massively Multiplayer Online Games: A Dangerous Time-Consuming Leisure? Pascaline Lorentz
  16. Section 4: Participating in Politics Monika Metykova
  17. Czech Politicians Go Online: Is this e-Democracy or Justa Campaign Move? Alena Macková
  18. New Media, Old Inequalities: Technological Fixes, National Containers, and the Roma Monika Metykova
  19. Social Media and Diffused Participation Jakub Macek
  20. CONTRIBUTORS
  21. INDEX