Media and Youth: A Developmental Perspective

This book provides a comprehensive review and critique of the research and theoretical literature related to media effects on infants, children, and adolescents, with a unique emphasis on development.
The only textbook to evaluate the role of development in media effects research, filling a gap in the subject of children and media
Multiple forms of media, including internet use, are discussed for a comprehensive view of the subject
Developmental points of interest are highlighted at the end of each section to reinforce the importance of development in media effects research
Children’s cognitive, social, and emotional abilities from pre-school to adolescence are integrated into the text for greater clarity

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

Wiley

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Kirsh, Steven J.

ISBN:

978-1-40-517948-5

Specialty:

• Education Psychology
• Psychology

Language:

English

Edition:

1st

Pages:

328

Publication Year:

2009