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For this special issue on democratic listening, we review the quantitative findings of interpersonal listening research. Though such studies were not conducted in a political context, we show how they […]
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Today’s political misinformation has increasingly been created and consumed in visual formats, such as photographs, memes, and videos. Despite the ubiquity of visual media and the growing scholarly attention to […]
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In this paper, we test multiple individual level, dyadic, and contextual variables – many via experimental methods – to understand factors that influence apophatic political listening, which Dobson (2014) refers […]
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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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Why do we care about listening? This special issue examines listening in various political contexts, illuminating its profound role in democratic communication. Listening is not merely a passive act; it […]
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In this paper, we test multiple individual level, dyadic, and contextual variables – many via experimental methods – to understand factors that influence apophatic political listening, which Dobson (2014) refers […]
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What role does listening play in the minds of American citizens? We test key theoretical ideas about listening in contemporary US politics: that listening should be a part of a […]
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Social media influencers (SMIs) are not only important players in marketing but have also repeatedly posted about political issues on their channels. Yet, we lack insights into the prevalence of […]
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So-called “influencers” increasingly use their popularity on social media to raise their voice to promote political topics such as climate change, human rights, or party politics. As digital opinion leaders […]
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Social media influencers are often understood as non-political actors who, due to the impact they exert on their followers’ purchase decisions and brand attitudes, play an important role in marketing […]
