Social Media Diet - Helping Young People to Be Smart Consumers Online

As youth are first learning about both the outside world and form identities, the online world suggests answers that may or may not be right for them. Teachers and parents can help kids become aware of these forces that influence kids online. The Social Media Diet empowers youth to do the same for online messaging served to their minds.

List of contents

Preface
Introduction
CH. 1 New World, Old Problem
CH. 2 Getting the Lay of the Virtual Land
CH. 3 Nudges & Sways in the Online World
CH. 4. Stubborn Things (fact checking online)
CH. 5 Chat Talk
CH. 6 How Influencers Hold Sway
CH. 7 The Parasocial Relationship
Afterword
About the Authors
Glossary & Index
Bibliography

About the author

By Jim Wasserman and Jiab Wasserman

Summary

As youth are first learning about both the outside world and form identities, the online world suggests answers that may or may not be right for them. Teachers and parents can help kids become aware of these forces that influence kids online. The Social Media Diet empowers youth to do the same for online messaging served to their minds.

Product details

• Authors: Jiab Wasserman, Jim Wasserman, Jim Wasserman Wasserman, Jim/ Wasserman Wasserman
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2023
• EAN: 9781475869583
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-6958-3
• No. of pages: 206
• Subjects: Education and learning > Learning aids/university-entrance diploma theory; Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; EDUCATION / Student Life & Student Affairs, SELF-HELP / Communication & Social Skills, Self-help & personal development, Organization & management of education, Self-help, personal development & practical advice, Social, group or collective psychology, Communication Studies, Educational administration & organization, Student life, Advice on education, Students & Student Organisations, Interpersonal communication & skills