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It can be hard to know how to engage with others on difficult topics in the current digital landscape. While social media platforms are built for simple exchanges, some subjects […]
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This two-study package examines sense of common humanity—a subcomponent of the psychological construct of self-compassion—in relation to political divisiveness. Study 1 (n = 1010) employs a survey with a probability sample representative […]
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In studies of misinformation, the distinction between high- and low-credibility publishers is fundamental. However, there is much that we do not know about the relationship between the subject matter and […]
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Social media, as sources of political news and sites of political discussion, may be novel environments for political learning. Many early reports, however, failed to find that social media use […]
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While the majority of previous research suggests there are positive relationships between digital media use and political participation and knowledge, most studies have relied on cross-sectional surveys and have thus […]
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This article examines a model positing that overconfidence in political understanding resulting from social media use for news and politics hampers traditional media use. It confirms a positive relationship between […]
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After defining five possible pathways to increase belonging through social media use, this narrative review summarizes the research on social media and loneliness. The association between social media use and […]
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Employing semi-structured interviews enhanced by think aloud and diary methods, this article explores how digital experts (e.g., information/IT/media professionals) and civic advocates (e.g., political party candidates, activists) deploy digital literacy […]
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To what extent do news frames influence public opinion? While a large body of experimental research suggests sizable effects, it is unclear how these findings translate to authentically complex information […]
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Given the number of identified risks associated with influencer sharenting, momfluencers are increasingly adopting a more mindful approach to sharing information about their children online. Prior qualitative research suggests that […]
