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People have a well-known proclivity to prefer members of their in-group over members of their out-groups. Contemporary political decisions in democratic countries often revolve around racial/ethnic as well as national […]
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While “news deserts” are rhetorically powerful, we argue the concept is deeply problematic due to its normative presumptions and its descriptive fuzziness. The concern over the loss of local journalism […]
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In recent decades, turnout in US presidential elections has soared, education levels have hit historic highs, and the internet has made information more accessible than ever. Yet over that same […]
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Leveraging the research that ties local journalism with political engagement—the foci of Danny Hayes and Jennifer Lawless’ News Hole—this review article delves into key themes and ideas raised in their […]
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Extant literature has identified cyberbullying tactics and consequences as well as school- and community-based anti-bullying strategies and policies. However, research that explains bullying behavior from a communication perspective in a […]
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Through the lens of the spiral of silence theory, this study unveils how farmers in Kansas and Missouri navigate the challenges that arise from disagreements with others in conversations about […]
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This research aims to examine the ways and the extent to which social media platforms undermine the spiral of silence by facilitating the expression of diverse voices and opinions.,Semi-structured interviews […]
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This study explores a previously unstudied avenue of understanding public attitudes toward science, suggesting that perceived quality of life predicts science attitudes. This relationship is investigated in two cross-national surveys, […]
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Citizens’ assessments of government performance are rooted in their judgement on how public policy responds to their concerns, a key element for a sustainable democracy. However, conspiracy mentality, where individuals […]
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People living in authoritarian or autocratizing societies may have to refrain from expressing their genuine political views to avoid troubles. Besides preference falsification, some may simply refrain from engaging in […]
