"Google is my friend": An Exploration of Older Adult Media Literacy
Description:
The advancement and incorporation of media in daily life continue to grow exponentially as the median age of humanity continues to rise. While there are media literacy education programs targeted toward children and adolescents, older adults are often left out of these initiatives. Based on ethnographic research conducted at two senior centers in Denton, TX, this thesis explores the way older adults analyze and interact with media. Data collection methods include participant observation and sem…
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Date:
December 2023
Creator:
Williams, Mikaela Anne