In this paper I contribute to the debates on digital democracy by broadening how pluralism should be understood in the platform era. Existing accounts typically
Profound shifts in media environments—marked by real-time broadcasting devices, ubiquitous smartphones, and networked social platforms—have intensified the mediatization of war. These dynamics were starkly evident
True crime content attracts widespread public interest, yet the extent to which perceived significance of exposure shapes people’s perceptions of suspects and institutional performance remains
The article contributes to the conceptual understanding of Social Media Challenges (SMCs). While many empirical studies focus on the content and impact of such challenges,
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Victims of sexual violence increasingly turn to social media platforms not merely as alternatives to legal reporting, but as spaces where new forms of justice
Social media has evolved into a central force in handling national and local crises. This prompts the question: Do all stakeholders in a local crisis
Genealogy is the study of family history and ancestral lineage, tracing relationships across generations through records and narratives. The digital revolution has shifted genealogical research
In the digital age, understanding the representation of law enforcement on social media is essential, particularly in the context of widespread activism. This study examines
This book dives into the heart of media dynamics during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring how traditional and social media coped with
The widespread use of online social media has led to increased online harassment. This article examines the dynamics of online harassment, focusing on the creation
The chapter delves into an unexplored phenomenon within the realm of social media: “role expansion” of social media groups. The focus is on investigating situations
Mediatization has been widely studied in politics and culture, but its implications for law remain underexplored. This research addresses that gap by analyzing how the
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The article develops a categorization scheme for collective activities facilitated by social media. I introduce a six-part scheme consisting of two distinct dimensions: the character
The decision to share deeply personal experiences of sexual violence publicly is complex and multifaceted. This study provides valuable insights into this phenomenon. Interviews conducted
This article presents a new perspective on online communities as a composition of diverse experts arguing in front of an audience. The paper is based
Driven by the increasing use of social media by people seeking to reconstruct family histories and preserve historical, cultural, and societal legacy, genealogy-based online communities
Numerous papers explored the media coverage of the COVID-19 crisis in mainstream and social media. However, research examining the experiences of journalists is still missing.
When reporting on protests, the mainstream media often adopts the “protest paradigm,” a set of “rules of thumb” determining which events receive coverage and how
This study examines students’ perceptions of teacher authority in WhatsApp groups compared to the traditional classroom setting, with a focus on female students attending religious
This study delves into the complex decision-making processes of sexual violence survivors regarding public disclosure of their experiences. By constructing a cognitive map from interviews
