The Social Media Debate Unpacking The Social Psychological And Cultural Effects Of Social Media | Media & Cultural Studies

This accessible student-friendly book provides a concise overview of the primary debates surrounding the impact and effects of social media. From Facebook Twitter and Instagram to Snapchat and Tik Tok social media has become part of our everyday experience. However its proliferation has brought a myriad of serious concerns about the long-term effects of social media on socializing and personal relationships and the impact on well-being and mental health (particularly in relation to children and adolescents) as well as issues linked to information and culture (such as privacy misinformation and manipulation). Featuring contributions by leading international scholars and established authorities such as Christian Fuchs Henry Jenkins Michael A. Stefanone and Joan Donovan editor Devan Rosen brings together key contemporary research from multiple disciplines in order to provide crucial insight into these debates. This book will be an important resource for students and scholars of media and communication as well as educators parents policy makers and clinicians interested in the impacts of social media. |The Social Media Debate Unpacking the Social Psychological and Cultural Effects of Social Media | Media & Cultural Studies