Mediated Communication Research Articles

Технологии социальных медиа в политической социализации студенческой молодежи

The article reveals the role of social media and modern communication technologies influencing process of political socialization of students who is an actor of innovation in society. The political socialization of students is influenced by historical events, widespread political values, and political system. It is shown that during periods of social change political norms and values are blurred, the influence of previously dominant agents and mechanisms of political socialization (families, schools, education systems) decreases, new agents of political socialization of students (reference groups, bloggers, Internet communities) come to the fore. The main tool of political socialization of students is mediated communication through social media. The influence of traditional media on young people is decreasing while at the same time the influence exerted by social media is growing. Social media itself acts as a technology for promoting various ideas including political ones. Specific types of youth involvement in politics such as online contact and direct participation are considered. The technologies of social media influence on the political socialization of young people are described that allow fragmenting the public sphere ("filter bubbles", "echo chambers", "information bunkers") forming clip consciousness which does not contribute to the reflection and holistic perception of the political picture in the world. It is emphasized that the most active participants of online communities are students who easily pick up trends and images. There are no structures in modern social networks that guarantee the minority qualitatively equal access to the advisory function of public sphere. The article shows the role of expert communities in politics, social management and influence on youth. It is noted that the expert community as a self-organizing disordered system has the property of dissipativity. The functions of the expert community are analytical, communicative, educational, predictive, ideological, innovative. The technologies of the agenda and creation of thematic groups and communities in social media are considered, political trends in thematic groups and communities are highlighted. The majority determines the agenda. There is no censorship and strict moderation political discussions. Participation transmits from offline to online sphere.

Necessity of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in Family Matters and Legal Implementation of Online Court System

Technology is transforming Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Defying long-held assumptions that developing empathy, broadening understanding, and coming up with solutions are only possible in person, effective approaches for assisting in the resolution of the growing number of arguments that have developed online have emerged. Technology has become the "fourth party" in settling disputes, thanks to the developing field of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), which includes the use of technology and computer-mediated communication (CMC) in negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution processes. ODR is being used by courts in numerous countries for family-related matters. The expectations and duties that are placed on the ODR community and its practitioners are examined in this research, which uses a qualitative technique. In particular, the study emphasizes the importance of ODR in resolving family disputes, critical moral standards for the technology used in ODR, and critical moral standards for the technology used in ODR, and makes suggestions for how Pakistan's judiciary can enhance its current online court model to facilitate greater access to justice and speed up the entire adjudication process. The paper also offers ideas on how the judicial system might continue to disseminate information with integrity, quality, and promptness.

Communication technologies in older people’s long-distance family relationships, and the impact on isolation and loneliness

ABSTRACT The concept ‘performance expectancy’ is used to theorize about older people’s day-to-day use of technology mediated communication (telephone, text/emails and video calls) in family relationships and the impact on social isolation and loneliness. Using theoretical and methodological triangulation six mediation models are conceptualized, followed by empirical validation using a nationally representative dataset of older people (≥ 65 years) living in Wales, UK (N = 2,099). The results reveal that frequency of telephone and video calls mediate the relationship between proximity of family and social isolation, and telephone calls mediate the relationship with loneliness. Text/emails have no significant mediating effect. Qualitative data analysis provides a deeper understanding of conditions that facilitate technology mediated communication. Demonstrating the impact of lifecourse habits, social context and environment on technology mediated communication shifts the focus from individual deficits to other reasons for non-adoption. Understanding the link between the individual, the social-cultural and social structural environment, social interaction, and loneliness requires an understanding of what is important to older people. For example, knowledge concerning the role of embodied presence in alleviating loneliness can be used to better understand the likelihood of implementing successful interventions.

Analysis of Interpersonal Communication Patterns of Love Scams Mode on Social Media in Female Students in Medan City

One of the modes that takes the most victims, especially women, is love scams. This mode is to find a mate in cyberspace. People who don't have a soul mate or who are lonely try to find a partner through the internet. The purpose of this study was to determine the pattern of interpersonal communication mode love scams on social media in UIN North Sumatra students. This research covers various issues such as the formulation of the problem, namely, how the mode of love scams on social media among female students can occur. To answer these problems thoroughly and deeply. The research method used is qualitative content analysis using Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) Models consisting of impersonal, interpersonal and hyperpersonal. The study concluded that all three patterns are established in love scam cases. Analysis of this study will be conducted interviews with several sources and observations which will then be verified so that the research is relevant. The results of this study show that often interpersonal communication carried out via social media can create self-disclosure (self-disclosure) which creates high trust between one party which can lead to the occurrence of love scammers. Research contributions based on technological developments that continue to grow and become more sophisticated will also bring greater dangers, one of which is cyber crime, although the number of cases of cybercrime victims is very high, but only a few people dare to report. This is due to the lack of a supervisory system and law in our country, therefore users are required to be good at maintaining personal privacy to avoid crime on social media.

Consequences of Social Listening via Mediated Communication Technologies (MCTs)

As mediated communication technologies, or MCTs, are increasingly used to interact, consequences across levels of communication arise. The social listening process using MCTs has positive and negative implications. The process of social listening exists within four levels of communication. The pervasiveness and determinism of MCTs and their impact on communication and social listening are supported by existing and developing research, practical examples, and theoretical frameworks. This critical review of literature discusses potential consequences of social listening via MCTs. These findings (1) demonstrate alignment among levels of communication, relevant theories, and resulting social consequences, such as big data and mediated deception, and (2) support exploratory research investigating mediated deception, which may contribute towards future studies of social listening and MCTs. In closing, a matrix to visualize the communication contexts, theories, and social consequences related to social listening via MCTs is presented.

Mediated communication and refugee resilience: A social psychological model

The global refugee crisis, exacerbated by the Russian aggression in Ukraine, was caused by the unprecedented migration of millions fleeing wars, conflicts, and persecution. In this context, social psychologists are increasingly focusing on the role of mediated communication in promoting resilience among refugees. This article explores how mediated communication can foster resilience, drawing on social psychology theories and empirical research. We present an overview of the global refugee crisis and the challenges refugees face, including those affected by the ongoing war. The concept of resilience and its relevance to refugees is introduced, discussing the role of social support, coping strategies, and positive emotions in fostering this vital quality. We analysed the role of mediated communication and main characteristic, which can play important role for mental health problem prevention. Mediated communication, as a powerful tool to promote refugee resilience, is examined, highlighting its ability to provide access to social support networks, favour connection and belonging, and facilitate access to information and resources. Understanding the cultural and social contexts in which refugees use mediated communication, including issues of gender, age, and cultural norms, is essential for effective interventions. We concluded that interventions can address the unique challenges faced by refugees, such as displacement, war trauma, and social isolation, as well as the specific needs of Ukrainian refugees from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Potential challenges and limitations of mediated communication in promoting resilience among refugees, such as privacy and security issues, social isolation, and disinformation, are also discussed. Research perspectives are empirical verification of conceptual model of mediated communication potential for refugees’ resilience and develop the evidence based recommendation for future psychoeducation and mental health promotion interventions

Students and supervisors interactions in master’s projects: Exploring face-to-face vs mediated communication

This study aims at exploring communication practices between students and supervisors in thesis projects. The study conducted a comparison between face-to-face and mediated communication through the use of emails. The researcher used the autobiographical reflection to document examples of information communicated during the two interactions. Furthermore, it utilized semi-structured interviews with three students who were conducting their thesis in the Information Studies Department at Kuwait University. Then, the researcher conducted interviews with four students’ from other masters’ programs. The study used a qualitative method to analyze the results. The findings showed that students used face-to-face meetings and mediated communication to seek different types of information. The topics discussed varied between the face-to-face and mediated interaction. Face-to-face communication was perceived as more effective and productive, while mediated communication was easier and faster. Students used e-mails to set appointments with their supervisors, ask questions and get feedback on assignments. Students faced some communication barriers such as difficulty of sense-making and experiencing the “black-hole” phenomenon. The study suggested applying an electronic supervision system to facilitate students’ communication with their supervisors. This study has practical significance as it helps students and supervisors interact successfully during different thesis writing stages.

Digitally Mediated Communication of Emojis By Visually Impaired Users: The Case of Sarcastic WhatsApp Messages

In today’s digital age, emojis have come to compensate for the nonverbal cues that speakers use to communicate their attitudes or emotions as they speak, and hence become an essential element of online communication. In the realm of WhatsApp, where written conversations with an immediacy level close to that of spoken are supported, an ironic or sarcastic message is likely to be misunderstood, as it involves decrypting a meaning that often contradicts what is said. The functions of emojis could facilitate the correct interpretation of a message. However, the phenomenon of emojis may not be ideal for visually impaired WhatsApp users. Distinguishing sarcasm from the sincerity tone of a message requires distinct semantic and cognitive processes. This study aims to uncover how visually impaired users (VIU) use emojis on WhatsApp to clarify sarcastic versus literal intent. To meet this aim, two experimental tasks were conducted. Results provide clear evidence that emojis are necessary tools for VIU in online communication. However, their use varies with emojis linked more to literal WhatsApp messages than sarcastic ones and in praise situations than in criticism.

User anonymity versus identification in computer-supported collaborative learning: Comparing learners' preferences and behaviors

Previous research on the effect of anonymity on computer-supported collaborative learning has reported mostly positive results, as well as some negative results. Scholars have indicated that anonymity can promote more participation among members; however, it can also promote off-task behavior and spam. Although the concept has been investigated in different contexts (peer assessment, writing, debating, etc.) and from different perspectives (for example, social psychology, computer mediated communication), students' preferences and whether these preferences align with students' actual behavior during collaborative learning remain uncertain. In this study, we compared students' opinions with their technology-mediated conversations when they collaborated while anonymized versus while identified. Our results were derived from a survey and content analysis of conversation logs that included 186 university students. These findings suggest that anonymity promotes a less productive atmosphere, though students seem to prefer it. We present our findings about how anonymity affects the quantity and quality of collaboration, a group's work balance, and spam messages' role, among other factors. Moreover, we contribute new knowledge about the social component of the social identity model of deindividuation effects (SIDE). Finally, we propose new features for computer-supported collaborative learning tools that could help optimize anonymity to maximize its potential benefits.

Persuasion through people: The rhetorical categories of documentary subjects in Michael Moore’s films

ABSTRACT Michael Moore’s documentaries have been central to the development of the contemporary political documentary and have served as an instrument of political activism or, as some argue, even propaganda. Delving into the underlying mechanisms, in this article, I examine the ways in which documentary subjects are persuasively deployed in Moore’s documentaries. An analysis combining close reading, qualitative content analysis, and rhetorical analysis points to key rhetorical categories of documentary subjects. These subjects’ embodiment of six main rhetorical categories displays a correlation with Aristotle’s cornerstones of rhetoric: ethos, logos, and pathos. Further, the categories demonstrate how moral emotions are utilised in constructing the ethos of documentary subjects. In addition, the article addresses the significance of identification in Moore’s persuasive rhetoric. This research participates in deconstructing the mechanics of persuasive mediated communication and contributes to outlining a theory of audiovisual rhetoric.

VERBAL DEVIATIONS IN CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

The harnessing development of technology has drastically modified languages that people are using in all corners of the world. It is out of the question that world languages are constantly evolving to meet the needs and requirements of the society. Nowadays social media platforms have undoubtedly become an indispensable part of daily communication. Undeniably various platforms of social media attract millions of people with different ethnic, linguistic, racial and religious backgrounds to interact and take part in various discussions in blogs, microblogs, chat groups, discussion boards, forums, etc. Over the last 20 years Internet mediated communication has generated many grammatical structures and lexical items that need to be studied and redefined. With the advent of new technologies new linguistic deviations have emerged in social media platforms. It is no wonder that scientists are holding opposing thoughts and conflicting viewpoints of the same or similar phenomena. Being the most prevalent language of social media and having the highest frequency of usage on the Internet domain the English language has underwent large-scale changes and alternations. These non-standard forms are noted in all levels of language. Over the time linguistic deviations have the tendency to become standard forms. The latter may lead the English language to changes. The current article discusses the marked variations of English verbal system in contemporary English social media platforms.

Mediated communication and refugee resilience: A social psychological model

The global refugee crisis, exacerbated by Russian aggression in Ukraine, has been caused by an unprecedented migration of millions of people fleeing wars, conflicts, and persecution. In this context, social psychologists are paying increasing attention to the role of mediated communication in promoting resilience among refugees. This paper explores how mediated communication can promote resilience, drawing on theories of social psychology and empirical research. An overview is provided of the global refugee crisis and the challenges faced by refugees, including those affected by ongoing wars. The concept of resilience and its importance for refugees is presented, and the role of social support, coping strategies, and positive emotions are discussed in fostering this vital quality. The role of mediated communication and its main feature was analysed, which can substantially prevent mental health problems. Mediated communication is considered a powerful tool for promoting refugee resilience, highlighting its ability to provide access to social support networks, promote connection and belonging, and facilitate access to information and resources. Understanding the cultural and social contexts in which refugees use mediated communication, including issues of gender, age, and cultural norms, is crucial for effective intervention. It is concluded that interventions can address the unique challenges faced by refugees, such as displacement, war trauma, and social isolation, including the specific needs of Ukrainian refugees from different cultural and linguistic traditions. Potential challenges and limitations of mediated communication in promoting resilience among refugees, such as issues of confidentiality and security, social isolation, and misinformation, are also discussed. Future research perspectives include empirically testing the conceptual model of the mediated communication potential of refugee resilience and developing scientifically based recommendations for future psychosocial interventions and mental health promotion

Digital Marketing in Promotion of Tourism Objects in Selayar Islands Regency

Purpose: Digital marketing promotion is a modern step taken by the Selayar Regency Tourism Office to introduce tourism potential in its area. Theoretical framework: The results of the study, using Computer Mediated Communication analysis, promotion mix Design/methodology/approach: this type of research is qualitative descriptive using computer mediated communication theory. Informants in the study used purposive sampling technique. Data collection techniques used interviews, documentation. Findings: found that the Selayar Islands Regency Tourism and Culture Office uses promotional media through web-sites with clickable features including homepage, news, advertorials, events and activities, profiles, best destinations, destinations, art. and culture, public facilities, search, video besides using social media including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube. Finally, by using digital media, it is possible to display promotional activities for tourism objects widely which can be seen by local and foreign people Research, Practical & Social implications: We suggest a future research agenda and highlight the contribution made in the development of tourism destinations in the Selayar Islands Regency Originality/value: The results show that the intensity of digital promotion in the development of tourism potential provides a tangible manifestation of the visit of foreign tourists and local tourists

Digitally mediated code-switching in transnational families in Australia: Fathers and children

The article focuses on Polish-speaking families residing in Australia and their digitally mediated communication practices. Against the backdrop of social changes influencing family roles, a new father–child relationship characterised by presence and active involvement in a child’s life has recently transpired. As the fathers’ role in minority language transmission has not been given much prominence in research, this article offers novel insights into how Polish fathers endeavour to maintain Polish through digitally mediated communication. Research on digital practices in the context of code-switching (CS) has been scant, despite the fact that everyday reality of transnational multilingual families has been permeated by technology. With this article, I aim to touch upon the themes situated at the intersection of transnationalism, family multilingualism, language transmission, as well as new media and their role in contemporary communication practices. Six excerpts containing examples of CS practices among three different families, where instant messaging via Messenger has been adopted to maintain Polish will be scrutinised.

STRATEGI KOMUNIKASI KELOMPOK DALAM MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA MADRASAH TSANAWIYAH (MTs) AL-WASHLIYAH KABUPATEN BATU BARA

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SOCIAL MEDIA AS A NEW INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE FOR COMMUNICATION

The role of social media in modern communications is difficult to underestimate: from interpersonal correspondence, user-generated content quickly spilled over into a sociocultural phenomenon. On the one hand, we can talk about expanding the possibilities of using the global network, and on the other hand, and this is fundamental, social media have become an independent means of mass communication, with much more multifunctional tools for “getting” into the core of the target audience. The purpose of the article is to reveal the phenomenon of computer-mediated communication of young people through the use of social media and identify their functions. Based on the results of the questionnaire survey "Internet communication as a factor in the formation of the information culture of a new generation of young people", a hypothesis was put forward that social media claim the position of a universal ecosystem. The institutionalization of social networks provides for the structuring of social practices, while the criterion for institutionalization is their structural variability (a global service system in which it is possible to satisfy scientific, educational, sociocultural, consumer and other needs). The closed ecosystem of social media, developing a targeted approach to the demonstration of user content, largely controls the mind, shaping both creative and conformist behavior, giving birth to a new generation of people – generation social young. Modern youth, based on survey data, has prioritized all mediated communication in social networks, linking the online space with everyday life. The new - "digital" generation has moved the usual social practices to social networks, institutionalizing them. In addition to informal communication, social networks have become one of the main channels of interaction between a teacher and a student, despite the fact that correspondence through personal pages is not welcomed by the administration of educational institutions for several reasons. Formally, such communication remains outside the system of corporate communications and can be easily removed or become destructive. On the other hand, chatting creates a feeling of friendly communication, which often contributes to the development of trusting relationships and has a positive effect on the learning process. The article attempts to scientifically comprehend social media from the point of view of the usual practices of youth communication in social networks and their new institutional structure. The identified and described functions of social media ("Communication", "Consolidation", "Replication of content", "State", "Finding", "Establishing contacts", "Image") probably contribute to the development of theoretical sociological foundations for studying the phenomenon of institutionalization of social media.

THE CURRENT SITUATION AND INFLUENTIAL FACTORS OF BOTTOM-UP TECHNOLOGY TRANSMISSION IN CHINESE RURAL FAMILIES

With the rapid development of science and technology and the drastic changes of society, the digital generation gap has a negative impact on intergenerational relationships. To help the older generation integrate into the digital world and narrow the digital generation gap within families, this study investigated the current situation of three-generation bottom-up technology transmission in Chinese rural families and explored the factors related to this process. Using the questionnaire survey, we surveyed 436 samples of 79 families in China, including 197 grandparents, 122 parents and 117 children. The results show that most of the older generation learn to use WeChat from the younger generation. Although the grandparents’ adoption and use of digital media are significantly lower than those of the parents, they are significantly more receptive to bottom-up technology transmission than the parents. Furthermore, bottom-up technology transmission is mainly related to the demographic characteristics, subjective feelings, psychological expectations, degree of interaction and intimacy of family members. The more vulnerable individuals (older, less educated, female, less self-efficacy and more psychological disorders), the more likely they are to receive bottom-up technology transmission. The findings emphasized the important influence of mediated communication and intimacy in bottom-up technology transmission in Chinese rural families.

Trapped Between Goal Conflict and Availability Norm?

Abstract: An increasing number of studies indicate that individuals have difficulties in exerting self-control over media use, such as mobile messaging. Specifically, individuals frequently experience that their messenger use conflicts with primary goals (e.g., work tasks), which may cause negative self-conscious emotions such as guilt. At the same time, not checking and answering messages violates a now widely established availability norm, which may trigger negative self-conscious emotions as well. The current study, therefore, tests how goal conflicts and connection cues interact in influencing users’ negative self-conscious emotions about their messenger usage behavior. Drawing on self-control research in conjunction with self-determination theory and theoretical approaches to social norms, we derived hypotheses on the boundary conditions under which the frequency of messenger use causes negative self-conscious emotions. We thereby significantly extend previous research on the self-regulation of mobile media use, which largely assumes that self-control failure results from users’ intrinsic motivation to experience need satisfaction and pleasure and tends to overlook the fact that mediated communication is often extrinsically motivated due to the availability norm. The hypotheses were tested based on a preregistered laboratory experiment.

Communication Patterns in Distant Relationship Couples Dating in Maintaining Commitment Through Whatsapp

This research is to examine how Long-Distance Relationship Communication Patterns in Maintaining Commitments Through Whatsapp Media in dating couples. The development of communication technology is not an obstacle in establishing long-distance relationships. Long Distance Relationship (LDR) is a pair of lovers who are in a relationship separated by distance and time. The people involved in the relationship will continue to feel the push and pull of conflicting desires in all parts of the life of the relationship. Long Distance Relationships (Long Distance Relationship) require an effective communication process in order to maintain harmonious relationships by using a communication tool in the form of a medium, namely WhatsApp. This research is based on the theory of Relational Dialectics and is supported by Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) theory, complemented by the concept of interpersonal communication theory and the foundation of interpersonal communication. The method used was qualitative with a phenomenological approach for 10 partner informants with criteria determined by the researcher. The results of this study indicate that communication patterns in long-distance relationships carried out by informants consist of separate balanced communication patterns, separate unbalanced communication patterns and balanced communication patterns. Also from this research, the five couples hope that the long-distance relationship that is being forged can progress to a more serious stage, namely marriage, looking for the best solution for each other, and learning to understand each other's partners.

In media(tization) studies we love metaphors

The long history of mass communication theories is full of metaphors, from Shannon and Weaver’s ‘transmission channel’ to Noelle-Neumann’s ‘spiral of silence’. The objective of the chapter is to give an overview of the use of metaphors and models in mediatized communication studies. Special attention is given to the metaphors that support the representations of digital and interactive communication practices; in this context, the chapter deals with the metaphors of the Internet, the World Wide Web, and new platforms and introduces the main metaphors of media change. The chapter concludes with a series of reflections on the risks and benefits of metaphorical reasoning and includes a call for ‘metaphorical experimentation’.