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Zinchenko Y.P., Shaygerova L.A., Shilko R.S. (2011). Psychological safety of individuals and society in the modern information space. National Psychological Journal, 2(6), 48-59

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Changes in the information space are highlighted. Its role in providing psychological security of personality is shown. The modern mass media as a powerful tool both for building tolerance attitudes in society and for inciting xenophobia, discrimination, promotion of inter-group hostility are considered. The mechanism how negative information produces harmful effects on the human psyche is explained. The principles of adequate and effective operation of the media in covering terrorist attacks and other tragic events are performed.

Pages: 48-59

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Keywords: information space; media; mass media; cyber terrorism; information security; cyberspace; personal psychological security; xenophobia; ethnic hatred; tolerance attitudes; tolerance;

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Zinchenko Y.P., Shaygerova L.A., Shilko R.S. (2011). Psychological safety of individuals and society in the modern information space. National Psychological Journal, 2(6), 48-59