Positive Media: An Introductory Exploration

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positive psychology
media
positive media
television
film
well-being
creativity
eudaimonic turn
humanities
narrative
American Film Studies
American Popular Culture
Broadcast and Video Studies
Cognition and Perception
Cognitive Psychology
Communication
Communication Technology and New Media
Film and Media Studies
Game Design
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Media has become an increasingly large part of our lives, and therefore plays a crucial role in our well-being. Positive psychology, the science of well-being, can be complemented through the new potentialities of media, which in many ways also seeks to improve the human experience. I create the context for a new dialogue about what "positive media" might be. By adopting a positive lens and discussing exemplars in different formats, this paper explores the ways media effectively incorporates elements of well-being. Through this positive approach, we gain an appreciation for what media does well. The paper also recommends ways that people can consume media in support of their well-being, and ways media creators can design content that optimizes human flourishing. Lastly, the paper encourages a dialogue between the important fields of positive psychology and media. With a partnership between these fields, it posits the opportunity for dramatically increasing global well-being.

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2012-08-07
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Keener, M. B. (2012). Positive media: An introductory exploration. Master's thesis. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Advisor: M. E. P. Seligman, Ph. D.
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