Tag: media literacy


Alcohol Consumption in Media: Awareness & Impact

Introduction to Attention Paid to Media Drinking Messages The study of attention paid to media drinking messages represents a critical intersection between psychology, communication science, and public health. This construct refers to the degree of cognitive resources allocated by an individual toward processing content related to alcohol consumption, whether presented through overt advertising, product placement, […]

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Digital Retouching: Attitudes & Trends

Attitudes toward Digital Retouching Digital retouching, defined as the post-production manipulation of visual media, particularly photographic images used in commercial and editorial contexts, represents a complex and highly debated topic within contemporary psychology, media studies, and ethics. Attitudes toward this practice are multifaceted, ranging from viewing it as an essential artistic or technical refinement to […]

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News Consumption: Attitudes and Trends

Introduction and Conceptual Definition Attitudes towards news represent a complex and multifaceted psychological construct that determines how individuals perceive, evaluate, and interact with information disseminated by journalistic institutions and platforms. This construct is fundamental to understanding media consumption patterns, civic engagement, and the functioning of democratic societies. Defined broadly, an attitude is a psychological tendency […]

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