TY - BOOK ID - 86179488 TI - The psychology of the selfie : what the research says PY - 2022 SN - 9781032004723 9781032008769 9781000428940 100042894X 1000428915 9781003176190 1003176194 9781000428919 1032008768 103200472X PB - Abingdon ; New York, NY : Routledge, DB - UniCat KW - Selfies (Photography) KW - Autoportraits (photographie) KW - Psychological aspects. KW - Aspect psychologique KW - Self-presentation UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:86179488 AB - "The Psychology of the Selfie provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of research on the significance of selfies, offering insights into the topic from a psychological perspective and examining important issues such as body image, self-objectification, mental health and psychological benefits. Selfies are a worldwide phenomenon. Although dismissed by critics as a sign of self-absorbed narcissism, they are also a social currency that maintains and reinforces friendships, a feedback loop for self-identity affirmation, a promotional tool for gaining social influence, and a method for preserving memories of life events. In this book, Barrie Gunter expertly explores the psychological underpinnings of the contemporary global phenomenon of "Selfies", from the historical roots and meteoric rise due to technical advancements, to the different personality types of selfie-takers, to social relationships, to group and personal identity. Looking at both the psychological nature and impact of selfies, this book reviews different psychological outcomes for selfie-takers, both positive and negative, and the growth in psychological and physical problems that can sometimes arise. Presenting a comprehensive analysis specifically of selfie behaviour, this book is an essential reference for students and researchers in communications and media, journalism, information studies, psychology, and sociology, as well as anyone with a general interest in the phenomenon"-- ER -