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Avatars and Digital Technology Literacy Applied in Psychology
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Author(s): Judy Joohye Lee (Biola University, USA)and Laura Dryjanska (Biola University, USA)
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 19
Source title:
Handbook of Research on Media Literacy Research and Applications Across Disciplines
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Melda N. Yildiz (New York Institute of Technology, USA), Minaz Fazal (New York Institute of Technology, USA), Meesuk Ahn (New York Institute of Technology, USA), Robert Feirsen (New York Institute of Technology, USA)and Sebnem Ozdemir (Istinye University, Turkey)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9261-7.ch023
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Abstract
Technological advances have led to a variety of positive outcomes and benefits. This chapter aims to discuss the different kinds of therapeutic interventions, clinical methods, and approaches in the field of psychology that have resulted from the advance in digital and virtual technology. In particular, this chapter focuses on avatars and virtual technology as a component of media literacy. Additionally, the chapter explores, in detail, how avatars are used across various clinical settings with diverse populations such as individuals with autism spectrum disorder, individuals with schizophrenia, prison settings, and the criminal justice system. Furthermore, the chapter highlights the significant implications avatars have in regards to education. Lastly, controversies and challenges are discussed regarding the efficacy of digital technology within clinical settings (e.g., telepsychology).
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