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How often do you find out new information through social media? Social media is increasingly being recognized as a key channel for discovering groundbreaking research and insights that go beyond traditional academic circles. Platforms like SSRN are transforming how information is shared, bridging the gap between scholars and a broader audience that includes policymakers, industry leaders, and curious professionals. By making early-stage research freely accessible, they empower users to engage with the latest ideas, shaping decisions and sparking innovation in real time. This approach highlights the power of responsible internet use to disseminate knowledge and influence real-world outcomes, reinforcing the role of social media in connecting people with credible, impactful information. #KnowledgeSharing #SocialMedia #ResearchImpact

With the rise of digital media platforms, media regulation is facing **unprecedented challenges**. But there's hope on the horizon! 👩🔬 Recent studies show that traditional media regulation is struggling. The Journal of Communication found that our current policies just aren't cutting it anymore. And according to Pew Research Center, 70% of Americans think social media companies hold too much power! So, what's the solution? 🔍 Enter media psychology research! By understanding the psychological impact of digital media, we can develop **smarter, more effective strategies** to regulate this new landscape. The International Federation of Journalists is calling for action NOW! 📚 The lesson? Regulating digital media requires new thinking and innovative strategies that consider human behavior. Let's rethink how we approach media regulation together. 🔔 *Follow us for more on media's role in society. #MediaRegulation #DigitalAge #MediaPsychology #JournalOfCommunication #PewResearchCenter #Innovation #SocialMedia #Journalists #Research #MediaManagement

Read my recently published article titled "Understanding The Emergence And Impact Of Social Media Platforms." This article explores the origins and evolution of social media, evaluating its impact on long-held family values and larger societal dynamics. https://lnkd.in/dBBDuewz

Hooray, the final study of my PhD dissertation is now published at Poetics! https://lnkd.in/dAzcs2DE Using MCA and SNA, I analyze patterns of online cultural taste using Facebook data in tandem with survey data. TLDR: - Dominant cultural values may influence higher strata more, fostering greater cultural uniformity in the elite. - Lower social strata show higher omnivorousness by volume than upper strata. - Neither social stratum is omnivorous by composition. - Stark contrasts in political engagement between strata raise concerns about democratic inclusivity. - Digital trace data constitute a valuable supplement to the survey-dominant research landscape in the study of cultural consumption. Thanks for all of your help Analyse og Tal F.M.B.A, Anton Grau Larsen, Jannie Møller Hartley, Frederik Henriksen, Jan Fredrik Hovden, Annick Prieur and Sam Friedman.

Did you know you can also follow us on a number of different social media platforms in addition to LinkedIn? We remain on X but we also have a presence on Bluesky as @behaviourresuk.bsky.social If you are also on #Bluesky please join the #behaviouralscience starter pack initiated by Susan Michie to connect with those that have an interest in behavioural science. It's a simple way to find those with similar research interests and to share insights, findings and events of interest. Go to: https://lnkd.in/eFgyferA

CAIS is excited to announce the publication of an Innovative IS Research Article, "Exploring the Effects of Societal Cynicism on Social Media Dependency", by Stefano Za, Federica Ceci, and Francesca Masciarelli, of the University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, IT, Lea Iaia, University of Turin, IT, and Eusebio Scornavacca, Arizona State University. The abstract: "The Social Media landscape is characterized by constant and rapid changes, with new platforms emerging in the market and existing ones evolving by integrating new features. Amidst this dynamic environment, the phenomenon of Social Media Dependency (SMD) has become particularly salient. This study seeks to explore individual usage behavior on Social Media with a specific focus on SMD. In contrast to previous research that predominantly examines Social Media addiction, our emphasis lies on the utilitarian, rational, and goal-oriented aspects of Social Media usage. We analyze the impact of individual attitudes on SMD by integrating expectancy-value theory with media system dependency theory. Specifically, this paper investigates how one particular social axiom construct – Societal cynicism – influences SMD, taking into account the variations in the usage patterns between two widely used Social Media platforms: Facebook and YouTube. Through the development and validation of a research model, this research aims to shed new light on understanding the dependency phenomena within the context of Social Media." Keywords include: Societal Cynicism, Social Media Platform, Social Axioms, Social Media Dependency. Cite as: Za, S., Ceci, F., Masciarelli, F., Iaia, L., & Scornavacca, E. (2024). Exploring the Effects of Societal Cynicism on Social Media Dependency. Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 55, 154-177. DOI:10.17705/1CAIS.05506 Read the full article here, in Vol. 55 of CAIS in the AIS eLibrary: https://lnkd.in/ePpKKA8j Browse all Volume 55 articles here: https://lnkd.in/eRxbfty3 Follow us on LinkedIN (https://lnkd.in/gj-SfbC7), Facebook (https://lnkd.in/gASAh3PK), YouTube (https://lnkd.in/eeHxqvMn), and on X, @AIS_CAIS. #management #leadership #education #bigdata #datascience #computerscience #data #datamining #analytics #businessintelligence #technology #management #IS #research #informationsystems #mis #managementinformationsystems #teaching #pedagogy #ISeducation #AI #ML

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The number of times I have heard local media outlet managers – and international development teams – say “we know what people really watch/listen to/click…” is astounding. Credible audience research is critical to 1) learning what target audiences actually do; and 2) crafting content that meets audiences where they are, with information they want to consume. Thoughtful piece from Nieman Journalism Lab about learning audience behaviors raises an excellent reality: People lie. Professional audience research data – viewer ratings for television, audience retention for social media videos, average engagement time for websites and apps – should instruct and shape creative and newsroom content choices. “Smart people sitting around a table” making decisions is better when becoming “Smart people with credible audience data” making informed decisions. #internationaldevelopment #mediadevelopment #medialiteracy #factchecking #disinformation

Big Picture Science Radio Show: Post Social Media (ENCORE) Before you check your social media feeds today. And post. And post again. And get into an argument on X, lose track of time and wonder where the morning went, consider that social media was never a natural way to socialize. A cultural anthropologist weighs in on the evolutionary reasons humans can’t thrive on social media. And we hear about the signs that social media is on its way out. If that’s the case, what’s next? Listen here: https://buff.ly/3VoKhNV