<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The article discusses the relationships between a sense of alienation and the use of mass media. This discussion was triggered by the idea of the media's significant power in the lives of individuals and their ability to meet fundamental needs. Given the fact that the level of a sense of alienation implies the level of citizens' socio-political activity, defining the role of the media focuses on their importance in the process of building a civil society.</p></abstract>

The article discusses the relationships between a sense of alienation and the use of mass media. This discussion was triggered by the idea of the media's significant power in the lives of individuals and their ability to meet fundamental needs. Given the fact that the level of a sense of alienation implies the level of citizens' socio-political activity, defining the role of the media focuses on their importance in the process of building a civil society.

The (Dis)alienating Function of the Media. The Role of Mass Media in Building a Civil Society

Psychology of Language and Communication

The article discusses the relationships between a sense of alienation and the use of mass media. This discussion was triggered by the idea of the media's...

The (Dis)alienating Function of the Media. The Role of Mass Media in Building a Civil Society

Published Online: Jan 03, 2012

Page range: 175 - 201

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10057-011-0011-3

Keywords
media, sense of alienation, needs, civil society

This content is open access.

The (Dis)alienating Function of the Media. The Role of Mass Media in Building a Civil Society

Published Online: Jan 03, 2012

Page range: 175 - 201

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10057-011-0011-3

Keywordsmedia, sense of alienation, needs, civil society

This content is open access.

Keywords
media, sense of alienation, needs, civil society