Wk 4 – Signature Assignment: Ethical Implications for Media in the Maturational Development of Children and Teens

The media, especially social media, has come under scrutiny due to the reach and influence it has on today’s youth and teens. The primary avenue of communication is right at their fingertips and with online access, children of all ages are exposed to any and all content.

 

NOTE: Research the psychological and ethical implications of media psychology related to the cognitive, emotional, and motivational development of children and teens.

 

NOTE: Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you address the following questions:

What is the developmental impact on children and teens who excessively participate in gaming?
Is it ethical for media to specifically target children and teens with directed marketing messages?
What is the impact on children and teen socialization as they move into adulthood when there has been excessive utilization of social media in their younger years?
What are 2 positive impacts and 2 negative impacts of social media on the development of children and teens? Explain your response.