Bibliograph

The happiness effect, how social media is driving a generation to appear perfect at any cost, Donna Freitas ; foreword by Christian Smith

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The happiness effect, how social media is driving a generation to appear perfect at any cost, Donna Freitas ; foreword by Christian Smith

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-331) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The happiness effect

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

946076204

Responsibility statement

Donna Freitas ; foreword by Christian Smith

Sub title

how social media is driving a generation to appear perfect at any cost

Table Of Contents

Introduction : Masters of happiness -- Is everybody hanging out without me?: Comparing ourselves to others and the importance of being "liked" -- The professionalization of Facebook: (and why everyone should keep their opinions to themselves) -- My name is my brand and my brand is happiness! -- The selfie generation: why social media is more of a "girl thing" -- Performing for God: religion on (and off) social media -- Virtual playgrounds: the rise of Yik Yak, the joys of Snapchat, and why anonymity is just so liberating -- An acceptable level of meanness: the bullies, the bullied, and the problem of vulnerability -- So you wanna make that Facebook official? -- The ethics of sexting: Tinder, dating, and the promise of mutually assured destruction -- My smartphone and me: a love-hate relationship -- Taking a timeout from the timeline: students who quit social media and why -- Conclusion : Virtues for a generation of social media pioneers -- Taking control of our smartphones: how student affairs professionals, faculty, and parents can help young adults feel empowered with respect to social media and their devices

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