Psychological processes in social media why we click Rosanna E. Guadagno

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Guadagno, Rosanna E., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social media--Psychological aspects.

Social media.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

illustration

Place of Publication:

London Academic Press, Elsevier [2025]

Summary:

Incorporating relevant theory and research from psychology (social, cognitive, clinical, developmental, and personality), mass communication, and media studies, Psychological Processes in Social Media examines both the positive and negative psychological impacts of social media use. This book covers a broad range of topics such as research methods, social influence, the viral spread of information, the use of social media in political movements, prosocial behavior, trolling and cyberbullying, and friendship and romantic relationships. Emphasizing the integration of theory and application throughout, this book offers an illuminating look at the psychological implications and processes around the use of social media

Contents:

Introduction to psychological processes in social media

The self in social media

Personality in social media

Sex, gender, and cultural considerations in social media

Social influence processes in social media

Virality, social validation, and emotional contagion on social media

Romantic relationships on social media

Social media and aggression

Social media and well-being

Notes:

Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed January 23, 2025)

Includes bibliographical references and index

Other Format:

Print version Guadagno, Rosanna E. Psychological processes in social media

ISBN:

9780128113219

0128113219

OCLC:

1485234077

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