Theoretical Approaches to Media Use and Psychosocial Well-being (5cr)

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- is familiar with theories explaining psychosocial well-being and media effects, both the traditional ones and the critical approaches
- can search, read, and interpret recent international research articles pertaining to the topics of the cours

Content

Through lectures, course readings, and presentations students will get acquainted with theories, concepts, and recent research results pertaining to the relationship between media use/non-use and psychosocial well-being.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

5-1/fail

Materials

Supplementary Literature
Jordan, A.B. & Romer, D. (eds.) 2014. Media and the Well-being of Children and Adolescents. New York: Oxford University Press.Nabi, R.L. & Oliver, M.B. (eds) 2009.The SAGE Handbook of Media Processes and Effects. Los Angeles: SAGE.Lemish, D. 2015. Children and Media. A Global Perspective. Wiley Blackwell.International journal articles addressing the topics of the course.

Execution methods

Lectures and student presentations 20h
Independent work 113,5h

Accomplishment methods

Participating in lectures