Study Guide: Mediatization and Social Interaction

A collection of vocabulary flashcards capturing key terms and concepts related to mediatization, social interactions, and their implications.

Mediatization

The process by which the dynamics and structures of social life are influenced and changed through media.

Intersubjectivity

The sharing of subjective experiences between individuals, facilitating access to another’s perspective.

Social construction of reality

The mechanism by which individuals and groups shape their perceptions of reality through communication.

Translocality

The connectivity and interaction across different spaces and times enabled by media.

Media as a tool vs. Mediatization

Mediation is the use of media as a method for communication, whereas mediatization refers to how media influences societal structures.

Quantitative multiplication of communicative possibilities

The increase in communication options and channels due to advancements in media technology.

Cyborg self

A conceptualization of the self as both integrated with technology and constrained by its demands.

Dead public space

Spaces that become social vacuums where individuals coexist physically but do not engage socially, often due to technology.

Networked individualism

A societal shift where individuals connect through networks rather than local communities, focusing on personal relationships.

Attention fragmentation

The division of focus caused by constant media exposure, leading to difficulties in maintaining sustained attention.