Media Public Research Articles

Research on the Impacts of Social Media Public Opinion on Women and Related Countermeasures

The development of social media platforms allowed people to express their perspectives on hotspot events freely. These different perspectives belong to public opinion, and they can affect people in several ways. Women are usually associated with many hotspot events, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and so on, and social media can make these events highly exposed and discussed. Some women use public opinion to speak up for themselves successfully, while others endure the injuries brought by public opinion because of some stereotypes and the dissemination of rumors. So, understanding the formation and propagation of public opinion, the specific pros and cons produced by public opinion, and the appropriate solution to reduce injuries can help to create a harmonious online environment and promote gender equality all over the world. Therefore, this essay reviews and analyzes the previous research to explore the procedure of how positive and negative effects were created by public opinion. Ultimately, it offers disparate strategies that different stakeholders can adopt to minimize the negative impacts.

Relationship between Media Coverage and Public Opinion during Political Campaigns in South Africa

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between media coverage and public opinion during political campaigns in South Africa. Materials and Methods: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: The study indicated that media coverage significantly influences public opinion by shaping perceptions, framing issues, and highlighting particular aspects of candidates and policies. During political campaigns, the media serves as a primary source of information for the electorate, often determining the salience of issues and the prominence of candidates. Extensive and favorable media coverage can enhance a candidate's visibility and credibility, potentially swaying undecided voters and reinforcing the views of supporters. Conversely, negative coverage can damage a candidate's public image and diminish their support base. The framing of news stories, the selection of topics, and the tone of coverage play critical roles in this process. For instance, media emphasis on certain campaign issues can lead to a phenomenon known as agenda-setting, where the public perceives these issues as more important. Additionally, the portrayal of candidates through specific narratives can influence voter perceptions, contributing to the formation of public opinion. The interplay between media coverage and public opinion underscores the media's power in shaping political landscapes and affecting electoral outcomes. Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Agenda-setting theory, framing theory and spiral of silence theory may be used to anchor future studies on assessing the relationship between media coverage and public opinion during political campaigns in South Africa. From a practical standpoint, political campaigns must adopt strategic media engagement to shape public opinion effectively. In terms of policy, there is a pressing need for regulations that promote accountability and transparency in media coverage during political campaigns.

Exploring the Cyberpsychology of Social Media Addiction and Public Health Risks among Black American Women in the USA

This study is a pioneering effort to address the under-researched intersection of Black American women, social media addiction, and associated health risks due to their significant engagement with these platforms. It delves into aspects of cyberpsychology concerning how social media serves as a tool for empowerment among Black women, yet simultaneously poses risks of addiction and potential public health consequences. By drawing on established addiction theories, frameworks, and a thorough review of existing literature, this research offers a critical analysis of a demographic that has been traditionally overlooked in scholarly discourse. The article analyses the risks associated with social media and the specifics of their manifestation during the COVID-19 pandemic. It identifies the forms of social media addiction. The paper examines the problem from the perspective of various scientific theories and research schools. In particular, that deals with the theory of social comparison, the theory of symbolic interactionism, the theory of positive reinforcement, the theory of behavioural dependence, the theory of operant conditioning, the theory of attachment, the theory of social construction of technologies (SCOT), the health belief model (HBM). Also, it concerns concepts that study addiction to social networks due to the need for attention and fear of missing out (FOMO) through the analysis of reflective and impulsive cognitive processes and the reward deficiency syndrome (RDS). The main signs of psychological dependence on social networks are identified, including excessive time on the Internet, constant checking, neglect of duties, lack of sleep, social isolation, mood swings, comparison and envy, unsuccessful attempts to reduce online time, negative impact on well-being, secrecy, or defensiveness. Based on the inquiry’s results, several recommendations have been developed to reduce psychological dependence on social media, specifically for black American women, namely digital literacy, prevention, and intervention. Cognitive behavioural therapy, support groups, mobile health apps, etc. are discussed as well.

Media Slant and Public Policy Views

We study how exposure to partisan news channels (i.e., Fox News vs. MSNBC) affects individual views on four policy issues — climate change, gun rights, abortion, and immigration. First, using GPT to annotate news transcripts, we document large differences in the way the two networks cover these issues. Second, exploiting exogenous variation in viewership due to channels' positions in cable lineups, we show that exposure to Fox News (MSNBC) is associated with more conservative (progressive) views, even when controlling for self-reported ideology and party affiliation. Our findings indicate that partisan media contribute to the rise of political polarization in the US.

Survey Research on the Factors Influencing the Communication of New Media Public Welfare

On the basis of studying the status of new media public welfare and charity communication, this article conducted statistical analysis on 200 effective survey questionnaires. The results indicate that the credibility of the dissemination subjects in new media public welfare charity communication is insufficient, the homogenization of dissemination content is severe, and there are limitations in dissemination forms. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the screening and supervision of information released by dissemination subjects, strengthen innovation in dissemination content and enrich the expression forms of content, strengthen the systematic construction of dissemination forms and carry out cooperative promotion.

Strategi Pengelolaan Informasi Instagram @kabupaten.bogor dalam Meraih Predikat 1 Media Sosial Terbaik Humas Jabar Awards 2023.

The Bogor Regency Government has a central role in information management strategies to establish communication with the public. Instagram is one of the most effective social media for Bogor Regency Government Public Relations in disseminating information. The purpose of this research is to find out how the Bogor Regency Government's Public Relations strategy won the title of 1 Best Social Media PR Jabar Awards 2023. Researchers used four stages (4C) of social media management from Chris Heuer (2010), namely (1) context or creating messages; (2) communication or delivering messages; (3) collaboration or cooperation; and (4) connection or maintaining good relations. This research method uses a qualitative approach through data collection of observation, interviews, and documentation. Based on the results of the study, Bogor Regency Public Relations has succeeded in managing information through Instagram so that it can win the title of 1 Best Social Media Public Relations Jabar Awards 2023. Public Relations of Bogor Regency Government is very active in producing planned and measured messages by maximizing the features on Instagram social media.

Ethical Challenges in Journalism Practice: Balancing Media Ownership Interests and Public Responsibility

Ownership plays a pivotal role in the regulation of mass media, often presenting media managers with the delicate task of balancing the interests of media owners and the public, while adhering to legal and ethical standards. Journalists, like professionals in other fields, adhere to a code of ethics that outlines moral principles, guidelines, and rules governing their conduct and interactions with the public. Ethical challenges are pervasive in journalism, both globally and in Nigeria, requiring journalists to navigate complex decisions regarding their behavior and their interactions with various stakeholders. This study examines ethical issues in journalism practice and the challenges faced by journalists. It suggests that addressing the challenges stemming from media ownership requires greater press freedom. This would empower reporters and editors in government-owned media organizations to work without fear of reprisal from owners, while also enabling private media owners to operate without the fear of government interference. Keywords: Ethical challenges, Journalism practice, media ownership, Press freedom, public responsibility

Media Choice and Public Participation in the Budget Making Process for Nyeri County

Purpose: The aim of the study was to determine the effect of Media Choice on Public Participation in the Budget Making Process in Nyeri County.
 Methodology: The study population constituted all the residents operating and living in Nyeri County, Nyeri County Government officials and leaders from both the County Executive and County Assembly. The study applied a descriptive study design and used both primary and secondary data that was obtained from public participation reports, publications, and interviews with county government officials, budget committee members and questionnaires to the MCAs, residents, staff of the County Assembly. Stratified random sampling was used to select and identify respondents from Nyeri County residents’ attendees in public participation fora and a further random sampling to obtain respondents from the Wards. Strata and purposive sampling was used to get key informants from the County Executive and County Assembly. A sample size of 72 general respondents and 12 key informants was used. Both quantitative and qualitative data was collected using a study questionnaire and interview guides respectively. Qualitative data was represented using study themes or goals and was discussed in narrative. The quantitative data was sorted and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. The findings were presented using tables and graphs
 Findings: A regression correlation analysis of the data showed that the independent variables (social media =0.044, for print media = 0.047) were significant with p values of less than 0.05 - the predetermined significance level – to imply that the results were statistically significant. The p value for radio station was 0.326, greater than 0.05, thus not significant in its effect on public participation in the budget making process in the County Government of Nyeri. From the data collected, great importance was placed on vernacular and community radio stations which are potential channels for communicating pertinent information on the budget making process. The research found out other factors that determine effectiveness of public participation to include public’s awareness of its rights, individual understanding of the processes, and level of education and prevailing support infrastructure.
 Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Medium Theory and Arnstein’s Ladder of Citizen Participation Model informed the study variables and approach. Further research is recommended to explore other variables. The study findings will help planners and implementers at the County level when setting out to engage the public for their participation in the County’s development agenda. .

Investigating ICT adoption and public value of e-recruitment in the public sector: the role of social media use

PurposeThis study examines the adoption of information and communication technologies (ICT) for e-recruitment and its impacts on public value outcomes.Design/methodology/approachA survey was conducted with 213 public sector employees in the federal civil service using a questionnaire to test a conceptual model integrating the Technology Acceptance Model, Media Richness Theory and Public Value Theory using PLS-SEM analysis.FindingsResults validate significant positive relationships between ICT adoption, social media use for e-recruitment and public value creation. Internet self-efficacy positively moderates public value outcomes.Research limitations/implicationsWhile this study makes valuable contributions, avenues remain to further expand generalizability, strengthen validity and incorporate additional institutional factors in the framework.Practical implicationsThe study provides insights to guide policies and interventions aimed at improving ICT adoption success and public value gains from e-government investments in developing countries.Originality/valueThe research makes key contributions by operationalizing and empirically assessing the public value impacts of e-government innovations and examining adoption issues in an understudied developing country context.

Communication Media Public Relations Unit Work Special Executor Upstream Oil and Gas Activities in supports the 1 Million Barrel Oil Per Day 2030 Program

Objective: The aim of this research is to define the role of media relations implementation at SKK Migas, Public Relations plays more of a role as a communication technician and facilitator. As a communications technician, Public Relations plays the role of creating and implementing Media Relations activities, where Public Relations is not placed as a source of information in Media Relations activities. Method: The research method used is a case study method, because this research aims to observe real events that occurred in media relations carried out by the Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas Activities to realize the program for handling oil reserves with stakeholders in Indonesia. The things examined in this research are related to the data and facts contained in the implementation of the Special Oil and Gas Working Unit program, a single 1 Million BPOD program. This research provides a relatively complete picture of what happened when the research was conducted. Results: The results of research on the program implementation process in operational activities in the upstream oil and gas industry are known to often encounter obstacles. Various problems in the operational activities of the upstream oil and gas industry have resulted in two broad outlines that are relevant to the function of public relations. Negative reporting in the media, relations with local media and local journalism organizations are examples of the main focus of all discussions in the Media and Publications section.

German Media Discourses and Public Perceptions on Hydrogen Imports: An Energy Justice Perspective

While aiming to become a global pioneer in green hydrogen, import of hydrogen is indispensable for meeting the German hydrogen demand. Public perception and acceptance of a changing energy landscape are crucial for enabling a hydrogen economy in Germany. The societal discourse surrounding hydrogen imports carries significant importance as it provides a lens through which to assess the alignment of these developments with Sustainable Development Goals and justice principles. This study sheds light on potential synergies or conflicts resulting from socioeconomic implications of hydrogen imports. With a multimethod approach, media discourses and public perceptions of hydrogen import are assessed. This study presents results from a media analysis of N = 37 newspaper articles and a representative survey (N = 2752). Media representation of hydrogen imports focuses on discussed motives for imports and conditions for partnerships with potential countries, whereas implications for exporting countries receive little attention. The survey results on public perceptions of Power‐to‐X technologies show support for renewables as a basis for imports. Yet, there is still a high degree of uncertainty in the assessment, expressed by a high number of “don't know” answers within the survey. The study highlights the need for stronger science communication and dialogue on hydrogen import strategies.

Assessing the Role of Media Influence and Public Perception in Legal Decision-Making

Assessing the Role of Media Influence and Public Perception in Legal Decision-Making

Social Media Public Opinion Detection Using Multimodal Natural Language Processing and Attention Mechanisms

The fast dissemination speed and wide range of information dissemination on social media also enable false information and rumors to spread rapidly on public social media. Attackers can use false information to trigger public panic and disrupt social stability. Traditional multimodal sentiment analysis methods face challenges due to the suboptimal fusion of multimodal features and consequent diminution in classification accuracy. To address these issues, this study introduces a novel emotion classification model. The model solves the problem of interaction between modalities, which is neglected by the direct fusion of multimodal features, and improves the model’s ability to understand and generalize the semantics of emotions. The Transformer’s encoding layer is applied to extract sophisticated sentiment semantic encodings from audio and textual sequences. Subsequently, a complex bimodal feature interaction fusion attention mechanism is deployed to scrutinize intramodal and intermodal correlations and capture contextual dependencies. This approach enhances the model’s capacity to comprehend and extrapolate sentiment semantics. The cross‐modal fused features are incorporated into the classification layer, enabling sentiment prediction. Experimental testing on the IEMOCAP dataset demonstrates that the proposed model achieves an emotion recognition classification accuracy of 78.5% and an F1‐score of 77.6%. Compared to other mainstream multimodal emotion recognition methods, the proposed model shows significant improvements in all metrics. The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method based on the Transformer and interactive attention mechanism can more fully understand the information of discourse emotion features in the network model. This research provides robust technical support for social network public sentiment security monitoring.

An Empirical Study to Measuring the Impact of Organizational Media Performance on the Relationship between Social Media Management and Public Perception in UAE

An Empirical Study to Measuring the Impact of Organizational Media Performance on the Relationship between Social Media Management and Public Perception in UAE

EVALUASI PEMANFAATAN MEDIA ELEKTRONIK BAGIAN HUMAS DAN PROTOKOL PADA SEKRETARIAT DAERAH KABUPATEN SUMBA BARAT

This study aims to evaluate the use of electronic media by the Public Relations and Protocol Section at the Regional Secretariat of West Sumba Regency and the inhibiting factors for the use of electronic media by the Public Relations and Protocol Section at the Regional Secretariat of West Sumba Regency. This research is research with qualitative type. Informants as data sources in this study were the head of local government public relations, public relations staff, management of electronic media owners, and community members. This research instrument includes documentation, observation, and interview instruments. Data were analyzed with qualitative methods. Based on the results of the research analysis it is known that the Evaluation of Utilization of Electronic Media (Public Relations and Protocol of West Sumba Regency) refers to the indicators of Effectiveness, Efficiency, Adequacy, Alignment, Responsiveness and Accuracy can be categorized as quite good, it is known that Public Relations and Protocol of West Sumba Regency have made use of electronic media with costs that are in accordance with the results and benefits received, able to provide benefits to society and the government, able to reach all segments without exception, and in accordance with the objectives. Obstacles in Utilization of Electronic Media Public Relations and West Sumba Regency Protocol) include a lack of human resources, lack of HR technical skills, no routine monitoring activities, not yet working with journalists, and no evaluation activities on the achievement of the development of West Sumba Regency Public Relations and Protocol.

Examining the Dynamics of COVID-19 Misinformation: Social Media Trends, Vaccine Discourse, and Public Sentiment.

COVID-19, known as coronavirus disease, has prompted a global reevaluation of societal norms. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared it a worldwide Public Health Emergency on January 30, 2020. Subsequently, governments and pharmaceutical firms developed vaccines, such as mRNA options from Pfizer and Moderna, alongside viral vector alternatives to combat the escalating COVID-19 case tally. Extensive inquiry was directed toward assessing vaccine efficiency. Nonetheless, vaccine discourse has surged across social media, prominently involving the anti-vaxxer community. This faction's hesitancy, rooted in reservations about efficacy, potential side effects, and conspiracy notions, contributes to an ongoing dialogue. This investigation delves into social media's role in proliferating COVID-19 misinformation, utilizing tools like Python, Excel, and external resources to craft data visuals that elucidate trends influencing misinformation dissemination and its hypothetical ties to elevated COVID-19 cases. Scrutiny of Twitter trends illuminates the prevalence of the hashtag #covidvaccine, although the platform curbs anti-vaccine hashtags. Analysis of sentiment across 207,006 tweets reveals a prevailing positive sentiment toward COVID-19 vaccines, coexisting with lingering skepticism. Google trends reflect increased anti-vaccine ideology queries, notably post-FDA vaccine approval in December 2020, indicating public doubt. While limitations encompass data granularity, geographic origins of false tweets, bot account quantification on Twitter, and comprehensive digital resources, this study pioneers reference for forthcoming investigations. Its objective is to mitigate the diffusion of misinformation.

Research on Media Presentation and Public Reaction to the First Health Digital Assistant in Croatia

This research paper investigates the perception, acceptance, and media presentation of the digital assistant Andrija in the healthcare sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research used combined methods that include analysis of the media presentation of the Andrija project and the public's reaction on Facebook, collection of public announcements on the Facebook social network, and their quantitative and qualitative analysis. The research sample consisted of 82 posts on Facebook that corresponded to the keywords "Andrija, digital assistant". The research results show that Andrija digital assistant played a key role in providing basic information about the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting the public in making informed decisions. The analysis of the media presentation of the Andrija project on Facebook revealed a diversity in the size of the posts, with an emphasis on image/video material and the presence of links to official websites. Also, Andrija chatbot was generally well received, with a high number of "Like" reactions and emotional connection expressed through "Love" reactions on analyzed Facebook posts. However, there are variations in user perception. Examination of the correlation between the size of the post (number of words) and reactions on Facebook posts did not show a statistically significant correlation between the size of the post and the total number of quick reactions, but a statistically significant positive correlation was found between the size of the post and the number of "Like" reactions.

Retracted: Network Media Public Opinion and Social Governance Supported by the Internet-of-Things Big Data

Retracted: Network Media Public Opinion and Social Governance Supported by the Internet-of-Things Big Data

Light Environment Evaluation of the Architecturalized Immer-sive New Media Public Art Installation from the Audiences’ Visual Safety Perspective

How to balance the artistry and comfort of the light environment in an architecturalized immersive new media public art installation (AINMPAI) to ensure the safety of the audiences’ visual safety has become a new issue. The lack of corresponding lighting design standards makes this issue more challenging. This paper explores the appropriate luminance range of the irregularly curved LED screens of the AINMPAI with high-luminance natural light as the background. The influence of the audience behavior mode on the brightness threshold of the LED screens in the AINMPAI under the background of Internet communication is discussed. Through software simulation and field measurement, the effectiveness of the design measures based on the local characteristics of the work is verified. The overall average luminance, the regional luminance, the partial luminance, and the corresponding luminance contrast of the inner screen surface were measured at every 10° change in the solar altitude angle during daytime. The nighttime light environment parameters and the temperature of the device throughout the day were also measured. A total of 487 visitors were interviewed for subjective evaluation of the comfort of the light and thermal environments. The results show that: (1) the overall average luminance cannot wholly describe the actual luminance of the critical parts of the special-shaped curved screen in the device and that two indicators, the regional luminance and the partial average luminance, need to be added; (2) the maximum brightness limit of LED screens in the daytime can be 1000 cd/m2 but at night it should be controlled within 200 cd/m2; (3) natural light is the main factor that causes the high average brightness and low contrast of the daytime device screen; (4) the recommended indicators for such artistic installations should balance the absolute values of average brightness, artistic effect, and transmission priority. This study can provide foundational data and a methodological reference for establishing AINMPAI light environment design guidelines or recommended standards based on audiences’ visual safety.

The Relation Between the Organizational Media Performance and Public Perception In Dubai

This research focuses on social media management strategies for public perception in Dubai. The study fills the gaps and enables this study in Dubai in the media organizations and their impact on public perception in Dubai between the context of the existing evidence and its practical applications. This study aims to assess the impact of social media management tools on public perception in Dubai, to study the effects of social media goles on public perception in Dubai, and to measure the impact of using multiple platforms on public perception in Dubai. Keywords : Organizational Media Performance , social media management tools , Public Perception