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{"title":"Digital Literacy and Media Consumption among Different Age Groups","authors":"Travis Akello","doi":"10.47941/jcomm.1973","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/jcomm.1973","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The general objective of the study was to investigate digital literacy and media consumption among different age groups. \u0000Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library. \u0000Findings: The findings reveal that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to digital literacy and media consumption among different age groups. The study found significant disparities in digital literacy levels that affected media consumption behaviors. Younger generations, with higher digital literacy, preferred dynamic, interactive digital media, while older adults relied more on traditional media due to lower digital literacy and difficulties navigating digital platforms. Socio-economic status, educational background, and access to technology influenced these disparities. The study emphasized the need for targeted digital literacy initiatives to bridge this divide and promote inclusive media consumption, ensuring all age groups could benefit from digital resources. \u0000Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Theory of Diffusion of Innovations, Uses and Gratification Theory and Media Richness Theory may be used to anchor future studies on digital literacy and media consumption among different age groups. The study recommended targeted educational programs to address varying digital literacy levels, suggesting advanced digital skills training for younger generations and user-friendly basic skills training for older adults. It contributed to theory by emphasizing the role of age in digital literacy research and urged the expansion of theoretical frameworks to include socio-economic and educational influences. Practically, it called for age-appropriate digital content and school curricula integration, while policy recommendations included investing in digital infrastructure, supporting public digital literacy programs, and addressing digital privacy and cybersecurity issues to foster an inclusive digital environment.","PeriodicalId":48410,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Communication","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141378070","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"文学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cultural Representation in International Media: Trends and Implications","authors":"James Dembe","doi":"10.47941/jcomm.1974","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/jcomm.1974","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The general objective of this study was to understand cultural representation in international media exploring the trends and implications. \u0000Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library. \u0000Findings: The findings reveal that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to cultural representation in international media. Preliminary empirical review revealed that cultural representation in international media had significantly transformed over the past decade, driven by societal changes and demands for inclusivity. Despite progress, challenges remained in achieving equitable representation, especially behind the scenes. Positive trends had implications for social cohesion, economic outcomes, and individual self-perceptions, while persistent stereotypes and biased portrayals continued to undermine these benefits. The study emphasized the importance of ongoing efforts to promote diversity and accurate portrayals to foster a media landscape that truly reflects global diversity and contributes to understanding and social harmony. \u0000Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Social Identity Theory, Cultivation Theory and Framing Theory may be used to anchor future studies on cultural representation in international media. The study recommended expanding theoretical frameworks to include intersectionality, critical race theory, and feminist theory to better analyze media representation. Practically, it advised media producers to adopt inclusive casting and storytelling practices, implement mentorship programs, and conduct regular diversity audits. Policy recommendations included stronger regulations and incentives for diversity, along with monitoring systemic biases. Specific industry strategies were suggested for different media sectors, such as collaborating with cultural consultants and designing algorithms to promote diverse content. Educational initiatives included integrating diversity courses in academic programs and providing bias training for professionals. Finally, the study emphasized the need for global collaboration and ongoing research to monitor trends and assess the impact of representation initiatives.","PeriodicalId":48410,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Communication","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141377078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"文学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Influence of Media Framing on Public Perception of Climate Change","authors":"Rosa Khanya","doi":"10.47941/jcomm.1972","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/jcomm.1972","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The objective of this study was to examine the influence of media farming on public perception of climate change. \u0000Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library. \u0000Findings: The findings reveal that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to the influence of media farming on public perception of climate change. Preliminary empirical review revealed that media framing significantly influenced public perception of climate change by shaping how individuals understood and engaged with the issue. It found that threat-based frames dominated coverage, often leading to feelings of helplessness and disengagement. The diversity of media outlets resulted in varied framing techniques, contributing to polarized opinions and confusion. Visual imagery also played a crucial role, often reinforcing existing narratives and sometimes oversimplifying complex issues. The study highlighted the need for balanced, scientifically informed, and diverse media coverage to foster a more accurate and cohesive public understanding of climate change. \u0000Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Agenda-Setting Theory, Framing Theory and Cultivation Theory may be used to anchor future studies on media framing. The study recommended advancing theoretical models to understand media framing's effects on public perception, encouraging media organizations to adopt balanced climate change coverage, and fostering collaboration between scientists and media professionals. It emphasized the need for policy guidelines to ensure accurate reporting, advocated for incorporating media literacy in education to enhance critical analysis of media messages, and suggested funding public awareness campaigns with scientifically accurate content. These recommendations aimed to improve public understanding and engagement with climate change, supporting informed decision-making and proactive climate action.","PeriodicalId":48410,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Communication","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141379451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"文学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Addressing Whiteness in communication scholar composition and collaboration across seven decades of ICA journals (1951–2022)","authors":"Haley R. Hatfield, Hongtao Hao, Matthew Klein, Jing Zhang, Yijie Fu, Jaemin Kim, Jongmin Lee, Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn","doi":"10.1093/joc/jqae019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/joc/jqae019","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 The persisting legacies of colonialism have called for scholars to be more active in their efforts to dismantle and decenter the normative foundations of Whiteness in scholarly practices. This article examines the intersectional structures of authorship and collaboration patterns among scholarly teams within five flagship Communication journals. We used a bibliometric analysis to examine the race, gender, institution, and institution type of 11,292 authors from five International Communication Association journals between 1951 and 2022. We found that the dominating representation of white, male, and U.S.-based scholars is decreasing, but stark disparities within the composition of and collaborations among Communication scholars still remain. We offer insights into how these patterns reproduce structural inequities and propose future directions for scholars to support and participate in the ongoing work to dismantle and decenter Whiteness in academia. All data, code, and analyses are available at https://osf.io/8bszj/.","PeriodicalId":48410,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Communication","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141265460","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"文学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reporting after removal: the effects of journalist expulsion on foreign news coverage","authors":"Matt DeButts, Jennifer Pan","doi":"10.1093/joc/jqae015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/joc/jqae015","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 What happens to international media reporting when governments expel foreign journalists? Countries around the world expel foreign reporters, yet there is no consensus about the effects of such expulsions. We argue there are three possible outcomes of expulsion: a chilling effect, resilience, and backlash. Using China as a case study, we evaluate these competing theories by collecting a novel dataset of foreign news stories about China and applying time-series causal inference methods to measure the effects of expulsion on information origination, composition, and reach after March 2020, when the Chinese government expelled a large number of foreign correspondents. Results show that expelled media organizations did not experience a chilling effect or backlash on reporting and may have changed their production processes to account for expulsion. These findings suggest that news organizations can remain resilient to the impact of extraordinary events which target the organization and disrupt internal production processes.","PeriodicalId":48410,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Communication","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141007958","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"文学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Engaged interorganizational networks and resilience in the humanitarian sector","authors":"Minkyung Kim, Marya L Doerfel","doi":"10.1093/joc/jqae018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/joc/jqae018","url":null,"abstract":"This study extends the communication theory of resilience (CTR) by examining social networks that facilitate resilience for refugee-oriented humanitarian organizations (ROHOs). This study draws on a network survey and interviews from ROHOs in the United States and South Korea during the height of coronavirus disease 2019. Results illuminate how refugees, generally seen as the subject of concern, become engaged in networks with organizations to facilitate organizational resilience. A close inspection of the nature of interorganizational relationships revealed that resilience was a function of ties that involved engaged communication and not simply transactional relationships. This article shows how organizational resilience is facilitated when the people are engaged as part of organizational networks: networks cutting across systems to organizations to the vulnerable constituents, themselves. The study advances prior research on organizational resilience by specifying what it means to leverage social networks for organizational stability, which has direct implications for the policy and organizational systems.","PeriodicalId":48410,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Communication","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140842557","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"文学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Conspiracy Theories, Vaccine Hesitancy and Determinants of Vaccination Acceptance in Nigeria: A Conceptual Review","authors":"Adekunle Yusuf, Abigail O. Ogwezzy-Ndisika, Ismail A. Ibraheem, Olunifesi Adekunle Suraj","doi":"10.47941/jcomm.1864","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/jcomm.1864","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This conceptual review aims to dissect the intricate web of conspiracy theories, vaccine hesitancy and determinants of vaccination acceptance within Nigeria's socio-cultural context, shedding light on their genesis, propagation and impact on public health outcomes. \u0000Methodology: Employing a multidisciplinary approach, this study synthesizes existing literature and theoretical frameworks from various disciplines, including sociology, anthropology, public health, and communication studies. Methodological rigor is ensured through comprehensive literature review and critical appraisal of relevant studies, enabling a holistic exploration of the subject matter. \u0000Findings: Through a systematic analysis, the review identifies and examines socio-cultural, economic and political influences that shape vaccination behavior in Nigeria. It illuminates the multifaceted determinants contributing to vaccine hesitancy, ranging from religious beliefs to historical legacies to socio-economic factors and healthcare accessibility challenges. The review also highlights the genesis and propagation of conspiracy narratives, their impact on public trust in vaccination and consequent implications for immunization uptake. \u0000Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: This review makes several contributions to theory, policy, and practice in the field of vaccination and public health. Firstly, it advances theoretical understanding by synthesizing existing knowledge and proposing conceptual frameworks that elucidate the socio-cultural, economic, and political determinants of vaccination behavior in Nigeria. Secondly, it informs policy development by identifying key areas for intervention, such as addressing vaccine hesitancy, countering misinformation, and strengthening healthcare infrastructure to enhance vaccine delivery. Finally, it offers practical insights for public health practitioners and policymakers, providing evidence-based recommendations for designing effective vaccination campaigns, communication strategies, and community engagement initiatives tailored to the Nigerian context.","PeriodicalId":48410,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Communication","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141014456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"文学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The concept of normalization in the production of LGBTIQ+ media imaginaries: the scriptwriters’ conceptions","authors":"Isabel Villegas-Simón, Maria T Soto-Sanfiel","doi":"10.1093/joc/jqae014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/joc/jqae014","url":null,"abstract":"The representation of the LGBTIQ+ community in TV series has received major attention from academia, mostly from textual and reception perspectives. However, the creative and industrial processes behind the production of media content, including the writers’ views and experiences, remain under-explored, especially outside of the United States and Northern Europe. Drawing on Queer Production Studies, this research seeks to fill this gap in Queer Media Studies by examining Spanish screenwriters’ experiences and conceptions regarding the creation of fictional LGBTIQ+ characters for TV shows, and observes how the broadcasting industry influences this process. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 Spanish screenwriters. Following thematic analysis informed by grounded theory, the main results show that normalization guides the creation of LGBTIQ+ characters, although there are differences in the way screenwriters define this concept. Moreover, the narrative exposition of the intimate lives of LGBTIQ+ characters emerges as the main dilemma in that normalization. Likewise, scriptwriters perceive ambivalent attitudes from the TV industry: Whereas the inclusion of LGBTIQ+ characters seems mandatory these days, there are fears that this might lead to low viewing figures or of reputations being tarnished by negative criticism. The results of this investigation further our understanding of how the concept of normalization shapes the creation of LGBTIQ+ media representations as perceived by professionals who play significant roles in their production. These findings contribute to the advancement of knowledge within LGBTIQ+ media studies and the construction of queer media representations. They also expand the scope of the under-explored field of Production Studies and diversify its geographical area of study.","PeriodicalId":48410,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Communication","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140622883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"文学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Have courage and be kind: gender depictions, female empowerment, and modern audience ratings in film adaptations of Cinderella from 1914 to 2022","authors":"Jane Shawcroft, McKell A Jorgensen-Wells, Sarah M Coyne, Adam A Rogers, Madeleine Meldrum","doi":"10.1093/joc/jqae013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/joc/jqae013","url":null,"abstract":"Fairytales may represent a unique genre of media well-suited to depict feminine traits as valuable to characters of all genders by positioning traditionally feminine-coded traits as sources of strength and power to characters in fairytale plots. To examine this theoretical supposition, this study examines the association between indices of female empowerment (United States), modern audience ratings of films, and gendered depictions within 31 film adaptations of Cinderella produced over the span of 100 years. Results indicate Cinderella was consistently depicted as more feminine and the Prince more masculine, but both Cinderella and the Prince consistently displayed both masculine and feminine traits—providing mixed evidence of the renegotiation of gender in fairytales. Cinderella’s femininity was negatively related to indices of female empowerment, but positively related to modern audience ratings, suggesting possible tension between the production and consumption of gendered media in this context.","PeriodicalId":48410,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Communication","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140192803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"文学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pornography, identification, alcohol, and condomless sex.","authors":"Paul J Wright, Robert S Tokunaga, Debby Herbenick","doi":"10.1093/joc/jqae009","DOIUrl":"10.1093/joc/jqae009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Using national probability data from the 2022 National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior, the present study evaluated whether moderators of the association between frequency of pornography exposure and condomless sex are consistent with the sexual script acquisition, activation, application model's (₃AM) suppositions about the facilitating effects of wishful identification and decreased self-regulation and forethought capacity. Consistent with the ₃AM, two-way interaction effect analysis indicated that the strength of the positive association between exposure frequency and condomless sex increased as identification intensified. Inconsistent with the ₃AM, two-way interaction effect analysis indicated that the association between exposure frequency and condomless sex was not significantly different among those who had and had not consumed alcohol before their last sexual encounter. However, the three-way interaction between exposure frequency, identification, and alcohol use did suggest a role for each ₃AM moderator, as the catalyzing effect of identification was operable among those who had consumed alcohol only.</p>","PeriodicalId":48410,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Communication","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2024-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11149618/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141263142","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"文学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}