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ERIC Number: EJ1312689
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Oct
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0098-6283
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The Electronic Media Fast and Student Well-Being: An Exercise in Transformational Teaching
Gomes, Mary E.; Kime, Lychelle; Bush, Jessica M.; Myers, Austin B.
Teaching of Psychology, v48 n4 p351-357 Oct 2021
Introduction: In the past decade, use of screen media has increased dramatically among young adults. Statement of Problem: Mounting evidence suggests that high levels of media use are associated with a range of negative psychological outcomes. Literature Review: We present instructions for a four-day electronic media fast assigned in a course module on positive psychology. Drawing from student accounts and direct classroom observations, we illustrate student experiences that suggest substantial positive changes in learning, media habits, and well-being. Teaching Implications: An electronic media fast is an easily implemented class assignment which enables students to reflect on their media use and make adjustments to support their learning and well-being. It is appropriate for use in a range of undergraduate psychology courses including introductory psychology, social psychology, psychology of adolescence, and positive psychology. Conclusion: When undertaken with a flexible, sensitive, and collaborative approach, a media fast can be a powerfully transformative learning experience.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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