Media Happiness
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7075920 |
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| Authors | Giacomo Buoncompagni (0000-0002-8251-1642, Libera Università Maria SS. Assunta, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Pages | 1-2 |
| Publication date | 2022-10-31 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | OTHER |
| Venue | The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology (JOURNAL) |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/9781405165518.wbeos1862 |
| OpenAlex | W4317827909 |
| ISBN | 9781405165518 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 3 |
According to the Oxford Dictionary , the term happiness generally indicates “a state of pleasurable satisfaction of mind,” “a deep pleasure or contentment with one's circumstances.” When Paul Watzlawick, founder of the Palo Alto school, launched the formula “You cannot not communicate,” he did not only intend to enhance communication, but also to ascertain a reality. Communication, both interpersonal and mediated, has become not only a means of resolving conflicts and misunderstandings, but a way in which everyone can achieve his or her humanity and happiness. The secret lies in learning to dose our media use
Aesthetics · Art · Contentment · Happiness · Humanity · Interpersonal communication · Media studies · Pleasure · Political science · Sociology · Cultural Differences and Values · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Law · Media Influence and Health · Psychology · Social Psychology
| Highly cited | No |
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