Advancing theory in media exposure and effects requires contending with an increasing
level of complexity and contingency. Building on established theoretical concerns and the …

Recent studies have shown a positive link between frequency of social media use and
political participation. However, there has been no clear elaboration of how using social …

Online social media are changing the face of politics in the United States. Beginning with a
strong theoretical foundation grounded in political, communications and psychology …

Ordinary citizens are increasingly using mobile instant messaging apps such as WhatsApp
for politically-related activities. Compared to other 'semi-public'online platforms, WhatsApp …

" This book investigates news use patterns among five different generations in a time where
digital media create a multi-choice media environment. The book introduces a new model …

Hailed as one of the" most significant books of the twentieth century" by Journalism and
Mass Communication Quarterly, Mediating the Message has long been an essential text for …

In what ways do online groups help to foster political engagement among citizens? We
employ a multi-method design incorporating content analysis of online political group pages …

A long tradition of research focuses on conversation as a key catalyst for community
integration and a focal mediator of media influence on participation. Changes in media …

Building on prior studies suggesting that social media can facilitate offline political
participation, this study seeks to clarify the mechanism behind this link. Social media may …

This study explicates the indirect process through which news media use influences political
participation. Specifically, it investigates the role of political knowledge and efficacy as …