Humanities - Media
The project ’Happiness2.0: Social media use and teenagers’ well being’ kicks off
The Happiness2.0 project is aimed at offering science-based communication activities to adolescents aged between 14 to 18 in Ticino, as well as parents and other stakeholders. The project brings together a vast network of partners to discuss the impact of social media on adolescents' well-being over time, taking into account positive well-being indicators like happiness, as well as developmental processes such as personality formation and the need for social connections.
Between acceptance and rejection: "public service media are fighting for legitimacy more than ever before"
What does a good public service mean in today's media landscape and how much should it cost? These questions not only concern politicians, but also divide the population. Media economist Philipp Bachmann explains in an interview why social headwinds are not necessarily a bad thing for public media.
Journalism and artificial intelligence
The role of journalism in maintaining a functioning democracy is widely recognised. Therefore, technological developments that may threaten its independence and quality are a matter of concern.
Swiss Public Critical of AI in Journalism
Media research People in Switzerland generally have a critical attitude toward the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the production of news coverage.
MAS en action et politiques sociales Haute école de travail social et de la santé - EESP, Lausanne
