Media Effects Myths and Realities

The process of figuring out who you are and what matters to you, often involving exploring different roles and beliefs.

A stage in identity formation where a person has made strong commitments to values and goals without much exploration.

A stage in identity formation where a person hasn't committed to a sense of self and hasn't actively explored different possibilities.

A stage in identity formation where a person is actively exploring different roles and values but hasn't yet made firm commitments.

A stage in identity formation where a person has both explored different possibilities and made strong commitments to their values and goals.

People and groups whose opinions and actions significantly influence an adolescent's identity development.

A strong sense of self that helps individuals cope with challenges and bounce back from setbacks.

A strong sense of self that helps individuals navigate online spaces authentically and responsibly.

Online spaces where people share and discuss gambling experiences, strategies, and tips.

A type of virtual community focused on online games.

The impact of virtual communities on the way people gamble.

The impact of virtual communities on the way people play games involving money.

Significant differences between virtual gambling and gaming communities in their core values, purpose, and influence.

When people feel like they belong to a virtual community and identify with it.

Opinions and behaviors within a virtual community that influence members.

The tendency for virtual community members to influence each other's behavior.

Individuals with low self-confidence, struggling with relationships, and finding comfort in online spaces.

The construction and expression of one's ethnicity within online spaces.

Individuals who create multiple online personas, often influenced by cultural trends and social norms.

The act of pretending to be someone else online, often to improve one's social image.

The potential drawback of creating fragmented virtual identities, hindering the development of a cohesive personality.

The curriculum emphasizes the importance of both technical skills and critical thinking about the social and cultural implications of digital technology.

The curriculum aims to ensure that all students, regardless of their socio-economic background, develop essential digital literacy skills.

The curriculum addresses the need for students to learn about current societal challenges related to digital technologies, including the human-machine relationship, ethics, AI, data privacy, and online behavior.

The successful development of the DL curriculum marks a significant step towards compulsory digital literacy education in the Netherlands.

The curriculum development process was iterative, involving reviews of existing frameworks, consultations with experts, and feedback from internal and external stakeholders.

Students are expected to understand how digital systems function, navigate digital media for information, understand security risks, explore data use, and explore how AI systems work.

Students are expected to experiment with digital tools to express ideas, design digital products, and program computers using computational thinking.

Students are expected to make well-considered choices when using digital technology and media, explore the influence of technology on well-being, and explore the reciprocal relationship between technology and society.

A pattern of alcohol use with a high risk of negative effects for the drinker.

Social media platforms where users share content mainly with other users, often having visible identities and relationships.

Social media platforms where content is shared around shared interests, and users are mostly anonymous.

Excessive internet use associated with harmful behaviors, potentially including alcohol use.

The strength of an individual's real-life social connections, encompassing family, friends, and school or workplace communities.

Focuses on understanding how the type of social media platform used impacts alcohol consumption in young people.

This research aims to examine the relationship between daily social media use and how much young people drink across four countries.

Focuses on investigating different ways people use social media, even beyond the type of platform.

A type of reward in video games where the chance of getting a desired item is low, creating a sense of gambling. It makes players eager to try again for a chance at a rare item.

Rewards in video games that are given for consistent engagement, like daily login bonuses. These rewards encourage players to keep coming back to the game.

Rewards in video games that track a player's progress and show them how far they've come. This can motivate players to complete the game and keep playing.

Rewards in video games that encourage social interaction among players. This can be achieved through features like guilds or online communities, making players feel connected to others. Social rewards can be very addictive, making players feel like they belong.

Players with ADHD or high impulsivity are more likely to display problematic gaming behavior because they may struggle with self-control and impulse management.

Individuals with difficulties in social situations may find games particularly appealing due to the reduced social demands, increased social connection, and sense of mastery they offer.

A research model which suggests that individuals respond differently to media effects based on their personality, developmental stage, and social environment. This can explain why some people are more susceptible to problematic gaming behavior than others.

A research study aiming to explore the link between rewarding elements in video games and problematic gaming behavior, considering individual vulnerabilities like ADHD and perceived social competence, in young adolescents.