The Influence Of Social Media Usage On Traditional News Consumption In Uganda: A Case Study Of Vision Group Uganda,
2025
Aga Khan University
The Influence Of Social Media Usage On Traditional News Consumption In Uganda: A Case Study Of Vision Group Uganda, Owor Daniel
Master of Arts in Digital Journalism
This study investigated the influence of social media usage on traditional news consumption in Uganda focusing mainly on Vision Group Uganda. The study was guided by the Uses and Gratifications Theory (UGT) and the Theory of Consumption Value (TCV) the research explored how motivations perceived value and social media engagement affected the reliance on traditional media for news. The goals included studying platform choice, evaluating the influence of interaction on news habits, and investigating the connection between social media usage frequency and conventional news consumption. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study included interviews with 18 Vision Group employees in addition …
Examining The Status Of Ai Use Guidelines In Editorial Policies Of Kenyan Digital Media Houses And Challenges In Their Formulation And Implementation In Newsrooms,
2025
Aga Khan University
Examining The Status Of Ai Use Guidelines In Editorial Policies Of Kenyan Digital Media Houses And Challenges In Their Formulation And Implementation In Newsrooms, Nickson Mwirigi Mbaabu
Master of Arts in Digital Journalism
Integrating AI in Kenyan digital media houses presents opportunities and challenges, underscoring the need for formal guidelines in newsrooms. This study examined the status of AI use guidelines in the editorial policies of Kenyan media houses, along with the challenges involved in formulating and implementing these guidelines. Semi-structured interviews served as the primary data collection method, conducted with editors and reporters from four purposively selected media houses: Nation Media Group (NMG), Kenyans.co.ke, Nairobileo.co.ke, and Sauce.co.ke, all based in Nairobi. A total of 14 journalists were interviewed. Additionally, editorial policies of the selected media houses were analysed to assess if AI …
Critical Environmental Communication Framework,
2025
Virginia Tech University
Critical Environmental Communication Framework, Shumaila J. Bhatti, Srivi Ramasubramanian, Andrea Feldpausch-Parker, Bruno Takahashi, Silje Kristiansen
Media Studies - All Scholarship
This study develops a Critical Environmental Communication (CEC) framework to assess the landscape of Environmental Communication research and to what extent and in which ways critical and justice-oriented perspectives are included. The CEC framework consists of four interconnected themes: (a) Marginalized Ecocultural Identities, (b) Context and Scale, (c) Power and Agency, and (d) Justice, Equity, Diversity, Access, and Inclusion (JEDAI). Using this framework in a bibliometric analysis examining 1,297 Environmental Communication publications, we assess the occurrence of these themes in the scholarship. Our analysis found that Marginalized Ecocultural Identities, and Context and Scale were most frequently occurring, while Power and …
Re-Centering Relation In Media Literacy Practice,
2025
Emerson College
Re-Centering Relation In Media Literacy Practice, Paul Mihalidis, Bobbie Foster, Shannon Burth, Srivi Ramasubramanian, Melissa Tully, Patrick R. Johnson
Media Studies - All Scholarship
As calls for media literacy in formal and informal learning spaces continue to grow, educators’ understanding of media literacies and their purposes remains complex. In 2021, the authors of this paper led a multi-methods research project on media literacy education in the United States, focusing on impact and equity. Findings showed that educators share a commitment to equity and justice but are unclear on how to incorporate them into their work. In response, our research team developed a field guide that maps out equitable media literacy practices for classrooms and communities. In this study, we detail the findings from 11 …
The Media Framing Of India’S Nuclear Weapons Discourse,
2025
Pandit Deendayal Energy University
The Media Framing Of India’S Nuclear Weapons Discourse, Sitakanta Mishra, Hely Desai
International Journal of Nuclear Security
The Indian media has had an immense role in framing public perceptions of nuclear weapons within the Indian subcontinent. Examining the largely nationalistic tone of news coverage helps analyze how the media has shaped India’s idea of its status as a nuclear weapon state. Examining the sociocultural discourse around the bomb, this paper analyzes the major influence that the Indian media has in information distribution and how that influence translates to the formation of the atomic attitudes of the masses. In situating the Indian media’s approach to nuclear weapons at large, this work studied the framing of domestic nuclear weapons …
Black Love, Media Portrayals, And Social Identity,
2025
University of Kentucky
Black Love, Media Portrayals, And Social Identity, Nigel M. Taylor
Theses and Dissertations--Communication
This dissertation explores how media stereotypes about Black relationships influence Black individuals' perceptions, shaping their understanding and expectations of love. Using social identity theory as a foundation, a mixed-methods approach integrates both qualitative and quantitative methods to examine the impact of media portrayals on self-concept and relationship expectations. The quantitative findings investigate connections between media exposure, self-esteem, and partner preferences, revealing how media shapes ideas about ideal relationships and internalized racial dynamics. The qualitative analysis identifies seven themes that define Black Love and seven themes that depict media stereotypes of Black relationships. The study shows that while media often reinforce …
Player 2 Has Entered The Culture War: Discourse, Ideology, And Narrative In Gamergate 2.0,
2025
University of Kentucky
Player 2 Has Entered The Culture War: Discourse, Ideology, And Narrative In Gamergate 2.0, Ashley C. Mccann
Theses and Dissertations--Communication
My thesis addresses the ever-evolving landscape of Gamergate 2.0. Once a reactionary misogynistic harassment movement dedicated to attacking women in video games, the new iteration of Gamergate has evolved into an entirely new community. In its new iteration, Gamergate is even less ostensibly concerned with video games and more with reactionary content, mixing together nerd media, general pop culture, and right-wing politics. To study this community, I approach the Gamergate 2.0 community as an anti-fandom and reactionary affinity space. I argue that GamerGate 2.0 exists as its own powerful reactionary community that creates a worldview consisting of the desired destruction …
The Work Of An Hour: A Case Study Of Propaganda,
2025
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
The Work Of An Hour: A Case Study Of Propaganda, Michael F. Russo
Faculty Publications
This research paper discusses the messaging of United States President George W. Bush and his administration regarding the U.S. led invasion of Iraq. Transcripts of presidential communications, national news programs, and public opinion polls from 2001-03 were analyzed to identify patterns in these communications. This review demonstrated techniques similar to those used in historical propaganda campaigns to sway public opinion. The introduction and repetition of key terminology from the government was followed by magnification by television news programs. These messages were broadcast despite lack of evidence of Iraq’s involvement with the 9/11 attacks or their possession of weapons of mass …
What Year Is It?,
2025
Rhode Island School of Design
Surveillance Studies,
2025
Rhode Island School of Design
Stereoscope Studies,
2025
Rhode Island School of Design
Rheology,
2025
Rhode Island School of Design
Portrayals Of Autism On Tv And Impact On Autistic Viewers’ Self Esteem,
2025
Claremont Colleges
Portrayals Of Autism On Tv And Impact On Autistic Viewers’ Self Esteem, Sam Ryan
Scripps Senior Theses
Portrayals of autism on TV are frequently rife with negative portrayals and inaccuracies, but also contain positive portrayals (Jones et al., 2023). These inevitably both promote stigma and educate individuals about autistic individuals, and also serve to directly and/or indirectly impact their well being. The current study aims to explore how combinations of positive and negative TV portrayals of autism impact autistic viewers’ self esteem. Participants will be exposed to clips of fictional autistic characters on TV shows, and their self esteem will be assessed with the Self Esteem IAT. It is expected that participants who view higher ratios of …
The Triangle Of Social Media, Mental Health, And Activism: Lessons From July 2024 Anti-Discrimination Students Movement In Bangladesh,
2025
Minnesota State University, Mankato
The Triangle Of Social Media, Mental Health, And Activism: Lessons From July 2024 Anti-Discrimination Students Movement In Bangladesh, Md Belal Hossain
All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects
This project explores social media, mental health, and activism as three interconnected avenues of academic inquiry in the context of a student movement called the Anti-Discriminatory Students Movement (ADSM), that took place in July-August 2024 in Bangladesh. The movement, also called July Revolution (Bangladesh), overthrew a 16-year-ruling autocratic government and propelled the nation towards significant structural and political reform efforts. Utilizing a mixed method approach, including key informant interviews (N=6) and an online survey (N=396), it investigates how the triangle of social media, mental health, and activism evolved during this movement. Interview analysis reveals five major themes: 1) Ambiguity in …
Passengers’ Perceptions, Attitudes, And Willingness To Fly With Southeast Asian Low-Cost Carriers During Routine Disruption Communication,
2025
Faculty of Communication Arts
Passengers’ Perceptions, Attitudes, And Willingness To Fly With Southeast Asian Low-Cost Carriers During Routine Disruption Communication, Aqilah Filzah Binti Ahmad Ridwan
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The objective of this research was to examine how passengers perceive crisis communication during routine operational disruptions (RODs) within Southeast Asian low-cost carriers (LCCs), and to determine whether perceived communication quality predicts passenger attitudes and willingness to fly. This study also aimed to assess the relationship between passengers’ attitudes toward airlines’ disruption management and their subsequent willingness to fly after experiencing RODs. A total of 201 respondents who had previously flown with LCCs completed an online self-administered questionnaire. Simple linear regression analyses revealed that perceived crisis communication had a significant positive effect on passengers’ attitudes toward disruption management. Attitude, in …
The Role Of Food Influencers On Consumer Attitudes And Purchase Intention Towards Local Food And Beverage Brands In Myanmar Amid Foreign Product Scarcity,
2025
Faculty of Communication Arts
The Role Of Food Influencers On Consumer Attitudes And Purchase Intention Towards Local Food And Beverage Brands In Myanmar Amid Foreign Product Scarcity, Ei Phyu Phyu Khaing
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This qualitative study examines the role of food influencers in shaping consumer attitudes and purchase intentions toward local food and beverage (F&B) brands in Myanmar during a period of foreign product scarcity. Framed by influencer marketing strategy, framing theory, and the source credibility model, the research explores how influencers navigate authenticity, credibility, and identity while promoting domestic brands amid the “empty void” left by the scarcity of foreign products. Using purposive sampling, semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with five Myanmar-based food influencers active on Facebook and Tik Tok. Thematic analysis revealed that influencers strategically construct authenticity through personal brand alignment, …
The Influence Of Seventeen As A Celebrity Endorser On Brand Attitude And Purchase Intention Toward Indomilk Products In Indonesia,
2025
Faculty of Communication Arts
The Influence Of Seventeen As A Celebrity Endorser On Brand Attitude And Purchase Intention Toward Indomilk Products In Indonesia, Francesca Diva Rachmaputri
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This study aims to examine the influence of the K-pop group SEVENTEEN as celebrity endorsers on consumers’ brand attitudes and purchase intentions toward Indomilk among Indonesian consumers. A quantitative survey was conducted with 266 respondents who were familiar with both SEVENTEEN and the campaign. The results indicate that the credibility of SEVENTEEN significantly affects consumers’ brand attitudes, with trustworthiness and attractiveness being the most influential dimensions. Moreover, consumers’ brand attitudes significantly impact their purchase intentions. The findings demonstrate the effectiveness of using K-pop artists to influence consumer behavior and highlight the importance of selecting highly credible endorsers to enhance the …
The Influence Of Social Media Influencer Credibility On Chinese Gen Z’S Attitude And Travel Intentions Toward Thailand,
2025
Faculty of Communication Arts
The Influence Of Social Media Influencer Credibility On Chinese Gen Z’S Attitude And Travel Intentions Toward Thailand, Haijing Shen
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This research uses Stimulus-Organism-Response model and source credibility framework to examine the influence of social media influencer perceived credibility on Chinese Gen Z’s attitude and travel intention toward Thailand after Wang Xing kidnapping crisis. Via utilizing Pearson correlation coefficient and Regression analysis to analyze the data collected by an online survey with 277 respondents as valid sample size, the perceived credibility of social media influencers, especially perceived trustworthiness, has significant influence on affecting Chinese Gen Z’s attitude. Meanwhile, attitude is the strongest factor on influencing Chinese Gen Z’s intention. Noticeably, the result is indicating the mediating role of attitude between …
The Influence Of Butterbear Mascot Attractiveness On Brand Attitude,
2025
Faculty of Communication Arts
The Influence Of Butterbear Mascot Attractiveness On Brand Attitude, Huyen Phuong Do
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This research examines the influence of mascot’s perceived attractiveness on the brand attitude towards Butterbear. Data were collected via online survey from 220 male and female respondents (aged 18-26) residing in Bangkok, who had been exposed to content from Butterbear brand within the past three months. Overall, participants perceived Butterbear mascot as highly attractive (M = 4.39) and reported positive attitudes towards the Butterbear brand (M = 4.30). Furthermore, the findings revealed that all six dimensions underlying mascot attractiveness (Brand Impact, Brand Expertise, Mascot Uniqueness, Mascot Anthropomorphism, Mascot Intimacy, and Mascot Consistency) showed statistically significant correlations with the brand attitude. …
The Image Of Transnational Universities In Vietnam And The Enrollment Decision Of Prospective Students,
2025
Faculty of Communication Arts
The Image Of Transnational Universities In Vietnam And The Enrollment Decision Of Prospective Students, Khanh Huyen Pham
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This study examines how Vietnamese applicants perceive the image of transnational universities (TNE) and how these perceptions influence their college choice decisions. Focusing on RMIT Vietnam, BUV, and Swinburne Vietnam, the research explores university image through functional cues, personality cues, and perceived value, and analyzes decision-making across predisposition, search, and choice stages. Twelve applicants were interviewed using semi-structured interviews, and data were analyzed through thematic analysis. Findings show that applicants build university image gradually as they compare curriculum, teaching quality, facilities, and accreditation with emotional cues such as friendliness, professionalism, and campus “vibes.” Perceived value (degree recognition, employability, and alumni …
