Digital games have evolved into a medium that moves beyond basic toys for distraction and
pleasure towards platforms capable of and effective at instigating more serious, emotional …

In spring 2020, COVID-19 and the ensuing social distancing and stay-at-home orders
instigated abrupt changes to employment and educational infrastructure, leading to …

Emerging research in positive media psychology has begun to explore how engagement
with social media can lead to heightened levels of eudaimonic well-being (focused on …

Passive exposure to others' positive self-presentations on social network sites (SNS) such
as Instagram has been repeatedly associated with reduced well-being, particularly by …

Consumer reaction toward corporate social advocacy (CSA) stances can often be swift and
visceral. These reactions may be due to messages evoking emotions that are self …

Research on eudaimonic media has so far predominantly focused on audiovisual offerings:
movies or YouTube video clips. However, much meaningful and inspiring content nowadays …

Tourism can contribute to the sustainable development of a rural destination, but tourists'
sustainable behaviours often determine the extent of impact. Thus, exploration of the factors …

Most recent research examining the influence of story-based advertisements on persuasion
leverages theories of narrative and character involvement. These theories emphasize …

News organizations increasingly depend on subscriptions, donations, memberships and
audience engagement figures, calling up the question of what kind of journalism audiences …

When do people say that they are moved, and does this experience constitute a unique
emotion? We review theory and empirical research on being moved across psychology and …