This article addresses questions of ideological polarization and the filter bubble in social
media. It develops a theoretical analysis of ideological polarization on social media by …

With social media at the forefront of today's media context, citizens may perceive they don't
need to actively seek news because they will be exposed to news and remain well-informed …

More than 300 studies have been published on the relationship between digital media and
engagement in civic and political life. With such a vast body of research, it is difficult to see …

Social networking sites are popular tools to engage citizens in political campaigns, social
movements, and civic life. However, are the effects of social media on civic and political …

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 …

In pursuit of a healthier and participatory democracy, scholars have long established the
positive effects of social capital, values derived from resources embedded in social ties with …

Citizens' levels of mistrust toward the media, as well as their perception of media bias, have
increased in past years in most Western democracies. This study explores how these …

In today's modern world, political knowledge is not only conveyed or sought through
traditional methods such as political rallies but also via social media such as Facebook …

This study examines audience relationships to fact-checking sites in the United States.
Focus is placed on predictors of audience awareness of, attitudes toward, and visits to such …

Do algorithm-driven news sources have different effects on political behavior when
compared to non-algorithmic news sources? Media companies compete for our scarce time …