Highlights•Several inherent characteristics of social media facilitate online
activism.•Evidence for slacktivism (online collective action hinders offline action) is …

Concerns over the harmful effects of social media have directed public attention to media
literacy as a potential remedy. Current conceptions of media literacy are frequently based on …

Social Robots are increasingly encroaching into our daily lives by interacting with humans
on the Internet. Luxury brands use Social Media Influencers to create brand awareness and …

The growing reliance on social media as news platforms may lead to more passive news
consumption but also offers greater potential for engaging in news. This study investigates …

This completely revised second edition of the best-selling text presents an up-to-date,
comprehensive introduction to persuasive communication and attitude change. Employing …

The purpose of this study was to propose an integrative model of activism that explains why
and how individuals in the networked society are engaged in contentious issues …

Although studies suggest that the use of social media can promote political participation
(PP), there is a lack of theorizing about the psychological processes underlying this …

Populism has gained momentum all around the globe. Social media channels contribute to
the success of populism by providing an attractive environment for both politicians and …

Abstract Purpose This study uses TikTok as a novel medium to extend the literature on
online activism. It adds to the emergent body of knowledge about playful political …

The unprecedented global health concerns pertaining to COVID-19 have impacted the hotel
industry. In order to ameliorate such concerns, hotels are sending out marketing …