Psychology of the Selfie - What the Research Says

Sommario

1. The Selfie Phenomenon 2. Profiling the Selfie-Takers 3. Selfies and Personality 4. Selfie Behaviour: Self-Image and Narcissism 5. Selfie Behaviour: Social Pressures 6. Selfies, Self-Objectification and Body Image 7. Selfies, Sexual Attraction and Relationships 8. Selfies, Celebrities, Influencers and Branding 9. Selfies, Mental State and Well-Being 10. Selfies and Psychological Benefits 11. Selfie Awareness and Literacy

Info autore

Barrie Gunter is a psychologist who worked in broadcasting and academia and is Emeritus Professor at the University of Leicester where he was formerly Professor of Mass Communication.

Riassunto

The Psychology of the Selfie provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of research on the significance of selfies, offering insights into the topic from a psychological perspective and examining important issues such as body image, self-objectification, mental health and psychological benefits.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Barrie Gunter
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 02.09.2021
• EAN: 9781032008769
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3200876-9
• Pagine: 184
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia > Teorie sociologiche; PSYCHOLOGY / Personality, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / General, PSYCHOLOGY / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health, PSYCHOLOGY / Interpersonal Relations, Photographs: Portraits, Photography: portraits and self-portraiture, PHOTOGRAPHY / Techniques / Digital