Do social media undermine social cohesion? A critical review
We evaluate the empirical evidence interrogating the question of whether social media
erodes social cohesion. We look at how networks, information exchange, and norms operate …
erodes social cohesion. We look at how networks, information exchange, and norms operate …
No echo in the chambers of political interactions on Reddit
Echo chambers in online social networks, whereby users' beliefs are reinforced by
interactions with like-minded peers and insulation from others' points of view, have been …
interactions with like-minded peers and insulation from others' points of view, have been …
Brevity is the soul of Twitter: The constraint affordance and political discussion
Many hoped that social networking sites would allow for the open exchange of information
and a revival of the public sphere. Unfortunately, conversations on social media are often …
and a revival of the public sphere. Unfortunately, conversations on social media are often …
Quick, community-specific learning: How distinctive toxicity norms are maintained in political subreddits
Online communities about similar topics may maintain very different norms of interaction.
Past research identifies many processes that contribute to maintaining stable norms …
Past research identifies many processes that contribute to maintaining stable norms …
Cognitive and affective responses to political disinformation in Facebook
A Barfar - Computers in Human Behavior, 2019 - Elsevier
The epidemic of political disinformation in social media has in part triggered the transition to
the post-truth era in which emotional and ideological appeals are more influential in sha** …
the post-truth era in which emotional and ideological appeals are more influential in sha** …
Deny or bolster? A comparative study of crisis communication strategies between Trump and Cuomo in COVID-19
This study applied the situational crisis communication theory (SCCT) in political crisis
communication amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, a “sticky crisis” that is longitudinal and …
communication amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, a “sticky crisis” that is longitudinal and …
A characterization of political communities on reddit
The social news aggregator Reddit is among the most popular websites on the internet.
Many online users use the platform to anonymously share and discuss (mostly US-centric) …
Many online users use the platform to anonymously share and discuss (mostly US-centric) …
The language of extremism on social media: An examination of posts, comments, and themes on Reddit
Digital media give the public a voice to discuss or share their thoughts about political and
social events. However, these discussions can often include language that contributes to …
social events. However, these discussions can often include language that contributes to …
Rousing the partisan combatant: Elite incivility, anger, and antideliberative attitudes
BT Gervais - Political Psychology, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
The claim that elite political incivility can rouse partisan, antideliberative attitudes has many
adherents, but the empirical record demonstrating a relationship is surprisingly limited. Yet …
adherents, but the empirical record demonstrating a relationship is surprisingly limited. Yet …
Trum** hate on Twitter? Online hate speech in the 2016 US election campaign and its aftermath
To what extent did online hate speech and white nationalist rhetoric on Twitter increase over
the course of Donald Trump's 2016 presidential election campaign and its immediate …
the course of Donald Trump's 2016 presidential election campaign and its immediate …