A systematic review and meta-analysis of discrepancies between logged and self-reported digital media use
There is widespread public and academic interest in understanding the uses and effects of
digital media. Scholars primarily use self-report measures of the quantity or duration of …
digital media. Scholars primarily use self-report measures of the quantity or duration of …
Social media and well-being: A methodological perspective
Due to the methodological challenges inherent in studying social media use (SMU), as well
as the methodological choices that have shaped research into the effects of SMU on well …
as the methodological choices that have shaped research into the effects of SMU on well …
Passive social media use and psychological well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic: The role of social comparison and emotion regulation
Social media browsing is commonly seen as a trigger of unhealthy social comparison (ie,
upward contrast), which negatively affects well-being. One underlying assumption is the …
upward contrast), which negatively affects well-being. One underlying assumption is the …
[HTML][HTML] Designing effective eHealth interventions for underserved groups: five lessons from a decade of eHealth intervention design and deployment
Despite the proliferation of eHealth interventions, such as web portals, for health information
dissemination or the use of mobile apps and wearables for health monitoring, research has …
dissemination or the use of mobile apps and wearables for health monitoring, research has …
Politics–simply explained? How influencers affect youth's perceived simplification of politics, political cynicism, and political interest
Social media influencers promote not only products and brands but also their opinions on
serious topics like party politics or climate change. These so-called digital opinion leaders …
serious topics like party politics or climate change. These so-called digital opinion leaders …
Behavioral contagion on social media: Effects of social norms, design interventions, and critical media literacy on self-disclosure
Social norms are powerful determinants of human behaviors in offline and online social
worlds. While previous research established a correlational link between norm perceptions …
worlds. While previous research established a correlational link between norm perceptions …
Exposure to the positivity bias and adolescents' differential longitudinal links with social comparison, inspiration and envy depending on social media literacy
Social media literacy is assumed to protect adolescents from negative social media effects,
yet research supporting this is lacking. The current three-wave panel study with a four-month …
yet research supporting this is lacking. The current three-wave panel study with a four-month …
Integrating qualitative methods and open science: Five principles for more trustworthy research
Recent initiatives toward open science in communication have prompted vigorous debate. In
this article, we draw on qualitative and interpretive research methods to expand the key …
this article, we draw on qualitative and interpretive research methods to expand the key …
Degrees of deception: The effects of different types of COVID-19 misinformation and the effectiveness of corrective information in crisis times
Responding to widespread concerns about misinformation's impact on democracy, we
conducted an experiment in which we exposed German participants to different degrees of …
conducted an experiment in which we exposed German participants to different degrees of …
Open science, closed doors? Countering marginalization through an agenda for ethical, inclusive research in communication
The open science (OS) movement has advocated for increased transparency in certain
aspects of research. Communication is taking its first steps toward OS as some journals …
aspects of research. Communication is taking its first steps toward OS as some journals …