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We examined the effects of gentle and harsh satire on perceived trustworthiness of a scientist in an audio clip. Using a three-condition between-subjects survey experiment (N = 723), we found […]
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Media coverage of political actors and debates is a crucial avenue for voters to learn about political parties and their policies. However, nowadays party-media agenda-setting is increasingly shaped by large-scale […]
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This article explores the interplay between negativity in news coverage and interpersonal communication in shaping individuals’ beliefs, using the case of the COVID-19 pandemic. While existing research has examined the […]
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How frequently do prominent entertainment figures – traditional celebrities and influencers – address political issues in online spaces, and how well do such mentions resonate with their audiences? While the […]
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There is an on-going debate about the degree to which Americans’ self-reported beliefs in falsehoods are expressive, serving to increase respondents’ standing with their political in-group and to sway others, […]
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This study investigates whether and to what extent individuals’ exposure to politicians’ accusations of ‘fake news’ was positively associated with their media skepticism and the role individuals’ partisanship played in […]
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Search engines are both frequently used and widely trusted sources of current political information. While research has examined the different stages of information seeking via search, the question of how […]
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Friendships are important throughout the lifespan, but groups of friends who disperse geographically need communication media to stay connected. Prior research on the use of media in long-distance communication focused […]
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Esports has reached revenue numbers that rival traditional international sports leagues, and hundreds of esports podcasts have emerged. Using a population demography and audio clips from the introductions of 25 […]
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Platform governance is simultaneously a matter of public concern and a professional calling for Trust and Safety, the nascent field tasked with setting and enforcing standards of acceptable behavior on […]
