Social constructionism is a sociological and psychological theory that emphasizes the ways in which knowledge, reality, and meaning are created through social interactions and shared understandings rather than existing inherently or objectively. According to social constructionists, the way individuals perceive and interpret the world is shaped by cultural norms, language, media, and collective agreements within society. Reality is thus considered socially constructed, meaning that it is not fixed or universal but contingent upon historical, cultural, and social contexts. In media psychology, social constructionism highlights how media platforms contribute to shaping public perceptions of events, identities, and social roles. For instance, media representations of gender, race, or mental health influence how society understands and interacts with these concepts, reinforcing certain beliefs while marginalizing alternative perspectives. Media does not merely reflect reality but actively participates in constructing it, creating frameworks through which audiences interpret information. Symbolic interactionism, on the other hand, is a micro-level theory in sociology and psychology that focuses on the