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 semi-structured interviews with senior center members over the age of 65. The research findings highlight how older adults navigate an expanding information society and how they lean on their community for support. These findings laid the foundation for the creation of a media literacy educational seminar given at both senior centers.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc2257735 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Williams, Mikaela Anne |
| Contributors | Carrington, Jara, Nelson, Andrew, Champlin, Sara |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | Text |
| Rights | Public, Williams, Mikaela Anne, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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