ISBN:
9781118772010
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (588 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
303.4834
Keywords:
PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology
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Electronic books
Abstract:
Edited by three of the world's leading authorities on the psychology of technology, this new handbook provides a thoughtful and evidence-driven examination of contemporary technology's impact on society and human behavior. Includes contributions from an international array of experts in the field Features comprehensive coverage of hot button issues in the psychology of technology, such as social networking, Internet addiction and dependency, Internet credibility, multitasking, impression management, and audience reactions to media Reaches beyond the more established study of psychology and the Internet, to include varied analysis of a range of technologies, including video games, smart phones, tablet computing, etc. Provides analysis of the latest research on generational differences, Internet literacy, cyberbullying, sexting, Internet and cell phone dependency, and online risky behavior.
Abstract:
Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- About the Editors -- List of Contributors -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Part I The Psychology of Technology -- Chapter 1 The Acute and Chronic Impact of Technology on our Brain -- Usage and Attitudes Toward Technology Across the Lifespan -- Effects of Technology and Multitasking on the Brain -- Impact of Technology and Media on Developmental Neuroplasticity -- Harnessing Technology and Media to Enhance Neurocognition -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 Similarities and Differences in Workplace, Personal, and Technology-Related Values, Beliefs, and Attitudes Across Five Generations of Americans -- Previous Overview Studies of Values and Beliefs -- Empirical Study of Generational Similarities and Differences in Workplace, Personal, and Technology‐Related Values, Beliefs, and Attitudes -- Overall Results Summary -- Discussion -- Limitations -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 3 Internet Credibility and Digital Media Literacy -- Use of Online Content -- Credibility of Online Material -- Blogs -- Online News Credibility -- Young People's Perception of Online Material -- Trust in Online Material -- Digital Media Literacy -- Programs to Improve Digital and Media Literacy Skills -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 Gender Digital Divide: Does it Exist and What are the Explanations? -- Study 1 -- Study 2 -- Study 3 -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 5 Access and Attitudes to Digital Technologies Across the Adult Lifespan: Evidence from Distance Education -- Digital Technologies in Higher Education -- Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants -- Access and Attitudes to Digital Technologies in Older Students -- Methodology: A Survey of Distance Learning Students -- Survey Results: Access to Digital Technologies in Distance Learning Students.
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