Julie Samuels and Zoë Camper are delighted to have contributed Chapter 6, Creativity: A New Formula for Life?, to Society and Technology: Promoting Well-Being in a Digital Age. We are delighted to be part of this inspiring collection, which explores how technology can support and enhance human creativity, connection, and well-being in an increasingly digital world. They would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Hannah R. Marston for her vision, leadership, and dedication in bringing this important work together.
Society and Technology: Promoting Well-Being in a Digital Age examines the interplay between technology and various aspects of modern life, including health and social care, education, art, and personal experiences. The book helps readers understand the ubiquity of technology and underscores the necessity of prioritizing well-being within our ever-connected, digital world.
Featuring contributed chapters written by a diverse selection of scholars and practitioners, the book explores a wide range of topics, including the ethics of social media, the challenges of technology in age-friendly cities, eHealth, and the representation of race and gender in animation. It also explores the impact of creativity on health and well-being, the consequences of technology on privacy and surveillance in the context of single-sex care, and the experiences of young adults with life-limiting conditions within built environments during pandemic restrictions. The text presents empirical data from a UK-based study during the COVID-19 pandemic related to dating app usage alongside an analysis of artificial intelligence applications in healthcare and education to demonstrate the ways in which technology has become a regular part of our daily lives.
Society and Technology is ideal for courses in sociology, health and social care, and education. It is particularly suitable for those who wish to understand the relationship between technological advancements and societal changes. Appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate levels, the text presents findings that can inform both policy and personal understanding of digital practices' dynamic role in contemporary living.
Book Reviews
"This book is a real ‘tour de force’. Hannah presents an astonishing amount of detail on why promoting wellbeing in a digital age matters. From digital citizenship to age-friendly cities and social media to AI, she challenges our thinking, drawing attention to a range of old and new technological developments that have already had societal impact or will do in the future."
Jeremy Porteus, FRSA, Chief Executive, Housing Learning and Improvement Network
"This book is a refreshing and timely review of digital technology's role in everyday life in various contexts. The volume explores new themes, issues, and fresh perspectives that will take on increasing significance in the near future, laying the groundwork for theoretical and methodological innovation in future research."
Judith Phillips, OBE, Professor of Social and Environmental Gerontology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Stirling
