COMMENTARIES ON "Selective Investment Theory: Recasting the Functional Significance of Close Relationships"

Abstract

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Introducing positive media psychology to the field of children, adolescents, and media

“…In a series of laboratory experiments participants watched movies that either induced positive, negative, or no emotions. Participants who experienced positive emotions were more likely to be creative, inventive, focus on the "big picture" and, in doing so, built resources that supported coping and thriving in life (Cohn & Fredrickson, 2006;Fredrickson, 2003). As yet, this research has not been conducted with children or adolescents.…”

“…Prominently, Fredrickson's broaden-and-build theory on positive emotions states that positive emotions broaden individuals' thought-action repertoires, which then build skills and resources that subsequently increase well-being (e.g. Cohn & Fredrickson, 2006;Fredrickson, 2003). Interestingly, studies testing this theory used movies to evoke positive emotions.…”

“…It is conceivable that media characters displaying prosocial behaviors can also evoke this mechanism. Witnessing good deeds in media might change the thought-action repertoire, triggering moral elevation and, in turn, making prosocial behaviors of the viewers more likely (Cohn & Fredrickson, 2006;Fredrickson, 2003;Haidt, 2000). Research among adults has shown promising results regarding movie exposure and moral elevation (Niemic & Wedding, 2014;Oliver et al, 2012), but the topic has not yet been studied among children or adolescents.…”