Mediatisation of Emotional Life

The book explores the role of media technologies in shaping contemporary emotional life, covering topics such as the mediatization of emotions, user-media relationships, identity formation, communication applications, mobile and locative media, and artificial intelligence. It draws on both traditional and new media to consider the expression and shaping of emotions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume brings together an esteemed international team of authors, united in their exploration of the profound impact of media technologies on contemporary emotional life. Spanning a wide range of topics, the chapters delve into essential aspects of the mediatization of emotional experiences, encompassing feelings, interpersonal relations, and diverse aspects of love, intimacy, loneliness, friendship, family relationships, erotic encounters, and romantic connections. The authors elucidate the intricate dynamics of strong user-media relationships and human connections shaped by media usage, shedding light on issues such as the formation of identity through social media, the role of communication applications in fostering connections, and the effects of mobile and locative media on our relationships. Additionally, the book delves into the realm of artificial intelligence and its influence on our perception of emotions. By examining new media alongside traditional forms of expression that convey and shape emotions, the book offers a holistic perspective, considering the classic approaches to emotionality from the viewpoints of film creators and recipients.

This cutting-edge collection holds immense appeal to scholars and students engaged in the fields of media and communication studies, particularly digital media and emerging technologies, psychology, pedagogy, sociology of everyday life, and cultural studies. Chapters 5 and 10 of this book are graciously made available as downloadable Open Access PDFs at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, with the provision of a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 license.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032183886