PSY4200: Annotated Bibliography on Internet Based Media Effects

This annotated bibliography examines the psychological impacts of internet-based media, focusing on several key research papers. The selected articles explore various aspects, including the democratization of media access, the evolving role of social media in brand perception and communication, the influence of media competence on modern society, the shaping of public perceptions of government corruption, the psychological impact of media content on individuals, and the development of media psychology as a field. The bibliography covers diverse topics such as the effects of mass violence coverage, the relationship between journalists and recipients, and the ethical considerations in the digital age. The studies employ various methodologies, including case studies and surveys, to analyze media's influence on societal standards, individual behavior, and political perceptions. The research highlights the need for media literacy, the impact of technological advancements, and the importance of understanding the psychological effects of media content in the context of a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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Rasmussen, T. (2013). Internet-based media, Europe and the political public sphere.
Media, Culture & Society, 35(1), 97-104.
The effect of technology in the mass media is a subject for intense attention because
depending upon the technological development, the internet based advertisements and media
activities are increasing. In this particular paper by Rasmussen (2013), since 1990s
superfluity of internet based media has proved that the [popularity and attraction to the news
and mass media has not been exhausted. This type of mass media as relates to the internet
system, has democratised the access to the media for the people. It has been applied to the
internet based mass media and given it a more dispersed structure. The role of the mass
media in the modern public sphere has been changed with the mass media being guided by
the internet followers. In addition to this, constant structural transformation of this public
sphere has been propelled by the internet media.
From this paper it has been seen that media has been democratized more than
expected in the era before internet. This has enhanced the legitimacy of media making the
news more accessible to the common people in all over the world. With the expansion of the
public sphere, the politics and freedom of expression has increased that made the mass media
more transparent.
Helal, G., Ozuem, W., & Lancaster, G. (2018). Social media brand perceptions of
millennials. International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, 46(10), 977-998.
This article has focused on the growth of social media in the category of internet
based media which has revolutionized in technological millennial approach to the
communication. The social media has matured to the prime channel for the regular
development and interactions of the brand and customer relationships which enrich the social
identity. This paper has applied the social constructivist perspectives that helped the author to

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adopt the inductive as well as embedded case study strategies. This article by Helal, Ozuem
and Lancaster (2018) has found out that the social identity theory can effectively help in
understating that evolving social media platforms affect to create the efficient brad
perceptions. This paper is focussed on the growth of fashion brand through marketing the
mass media of internet and found that the multinational corporations have started to embrace
the internet technologies for adopting the platforms.
From this article it has been understood that the social media is playing a vital part as
mass media through internet service. Unlike other mass media verities, these are effective to
create dependable image of the brands in the minds of the people. It has rightly captured the
dynamic nature of marketing and revolutionised approach to communication
Zakharova, M., & Demina, L. (2017). Media competence of modern society: experience
and trends. Historical and Social-educational Ideas, 9(1/1), 139-144.
In this article, the system of mass communication has been described in detail.
According to the authors Zakharova and Demina (2017), the system of mass communication
in the modern society has found the way for improving media technology. This focuses on
the requirement of advanced users of information culture as well as mastery of the particular
competencies. There has been a necessity for daily searching, processing, selection and
analysis of the information for which the mass media is depending upon the technological
advancement there are various methods as well as strategies which help the people to get
access the source of information. It can be print media, digital or oral, but all of those are
using technological growth of the countries for getting access to information. With the
increasing role of information in functioning and development of the modern society, the
analysis and experiences for the system if the formation of culture media is increasing.

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From this paper it is clear that to get the information, the mass media organizations
are trying to exploit the improvement of ye digital competence, media and computer literacy
and internet skills which is promoting dependency of the internet media more effectively.
Zhu, J., Lu, J., & Shi, T. (2013). When Grapevine News Meets Mass Media: Different
Information Sources and Popular Perceptions of Government Corruption in Mainland
China. Comparative Political Studies, 46(8), 920-946.
This article is mainly focussed on the political situation and political point of view of
the people in Mainland China. Through this article, the authors have tried to examine those
factors which shape the perception if the people for the corruption in the government in this
part of the country. In this paper the authors Zhu, Lu and Shi (2013), have pointed out that
the media has an important role to play in shaping the perception of the common people. This
paper has examined how the people of this area has actually acquired the knowledge about
the corruption at the government level. The authors have combined the data collected from
the national survey in the area of Mainland China. Then this data has been compiled with the
data collected from the local newspaper. This paper finally finds out that the understanding of
the corruption at the government level has been controlled by the mass media operated by the
government.
From this paper it has been concluded that the historical and contemporary
background of media has been influencing the perceptions of the people and allow them for a
global and detailed view of the critical components responsible for impacting society
Wormwood, Jolie Baumann, Lin, Yu-Ru, Lynn, Spencer K., Barrett, Lisa Feldman, &
Quigley, Karen S. (2019). Psychological impact of mass violence depends on affective
tone of media content. PLoS ONE, 14(4), E0213891.

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In this paper, the authors have effectively detailed the impact of the mass media on
the psychology of the readers. Here the focus has been put on the exposure to media coverage
to the mass violence which is leading people to have poor mental situation. However, it is
unknown that whether the social media which bases on the internet, can effectively
manipulate the decision making process and the behaviour of the people. The authors here
have followed the repeated measures design on the case of Boston Marathon bombings where
the instances of self-reported distress and capability of distinguishing the armed from the
unarmed individuals have been judged.
The paper therefore is the first empirical work for examining the connection among
the affective tone of the media it the coverage for mass violence as well as the individuals’
threat perceptions and the physiological threats activities. As the internet based mass media
has been promoted for developed technological tools, therefore the crime news around the
world get quick readings and if the crimes are somehow related to the terrorist activities,
these get full attention of the global readers. In such cases, the impact of the news on the
readers can be measured more easily which is actually done by this particular paper.
Vinogradova, S., & Melnik, G. (2013). Media psychology: a new branch of theory in
mass communication - the problem of psychological protection from adverse media
impacts. Istanbul Üniversitesi Iletisim Fakültesi Dergisi, (44), 177-187.
According to this paper, the media psychology is a new branch which is constantly
expanding with time. The experts of, psychology, sociology, political science have pointed
out the problems of attention, perception, understanding, in the sphere of mass
communication which have been changing constantly. The paper by Vinogradova and Melnik
(2013), have pointed out that while sharing the news, these developed a relationship among
the journalists with the recipients and most of this connection is based on the psychology.

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This is the reason why more study of the psychological impact of the news to the readers is
needed. Media psychology is relevant for the understanding of human attitude and behaviour
in the multicultural media texts. Despite the fact that the changes in the presentation of news
have been seen and varied from the print media to the internet based mass media, but the
question of ethics and legality are same.
This study reveals that the search for optimisation of the knowledge and search for the
news are being promoted with time. This is because the impact of journalism has become
stronger than past and more effective to create a long lasting impact on the minds of the
readers. Hence media psychology is being escalated by the different social, political and
psychological spheres.

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References:
Helal, G., Ozuem, W., & Lancaster, G. (2018). Social media brand perceptions of
millennials. International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, 46(10), 977-
998.
Rasmussen, T. (2013). Internet-based media, Europe and the political public sphere. Media,
Culture & Society, 35(1), 97-104.
Vinogradova, S., & Melnik, G. (2013). Media psychology: a new branch of theory in mass
communication - the problem of psychological protection from adverse media
impacts. Istanbul Üniversitesi Iletisim Fakültesi Dergisi, (44), 177-187.
Wormwood, Jolie Baumann, Lin, Yu-Ru, Lynn, Spencer K., Barrett, Lisa Feldman, &
Quigley, Karen S. (2019). Psychological impact of mass violence depends on
affective tone of media content. PLoS ONE, 14(4), E0213891.
Zakharova, M., & Demina, L. (2017). Media competence of modern society: experience and
trends. Historical and Social-educational Ideas, 9(1/1), 139-144.
Zhu, J., Lu, J., & Shi, T. (2013). When Grapevine News Meets Mass Media: Different
Information Sources and Popular Perceptions of Government Corruption in Mainland
China. Comparative Political Studies, 46(8), 920-946.