Showing papers on "Media system dependency theory published in 2023"
01 May 2023
TL;DR: In this article , a study has been presented on the basis of the ground of mass communication and principles of the media and review analysis of previous studies in this sector, which has shown that media content and messages have a deep impact on the mood of readers, sources and viewers.
Abstract: The concept that media has an effective role in social change is a complex question in itself. However, as the media is directly connected with lives of people, it is necessary to focus on this subject-area. This study has been presented on the basis of the ground of mass communication and principles of the media and review- analysis of previous studies in this sector. Media content and messages have a deep impact on the mood of readers, sources and viewers. Consequently, the person's concept, perspective and field of thought are affected. Eventually, because of this the individual's behavior will change and in overall scenes of change appear in the society. In the past few years, the number of media in Nepal has been growing exponentially, and our society is not immune to the changes caused by the influence of media.
TL;DR: In this paper , the authors examine the characteristics of mediatized political communication in a hybrid media system, in which the social media accounts of political leaders play an increasingly important role.
Abstract: The article aims to examine the characteristics of mediatized political communication in a hybrid media system, in which the social media accounts of political leaders play an increasingly important role. Firstly, the phenomenon of mediatization and its main aspects in relation to the mass media system are described. Subsequently, the concepts of disintermediation and new forms of mediation specific to social platforms are discussed. The analysis shows that disintermediation does not lead to the end of mediatization, but emphasizes the need to support the mass media logic based on the intertwining of entertainment and a social logic built on online content capable of triggering the creative potential of digital media. In particular, it is highlighted how politicians now prioritize social media over traditional media, assuming the role of social opinion leaders. The analysis of the posts published on the “ellyesse” Instagram account in the period from 4 December 2022, the date of the announced candidacy for the party secretary, to 26 February 2023, the day of the primaries in which he won against all odds, reveals a tendency towards the remediation of traditional content accompanied by innovative use of digital images, aimed at creating a sense of immediacy in interaction with the public. Furthermore, the use of codes typical of mass media mediatization is observed, but in a context where they change their meaning and assume a new communicative function. All these aspects reinforce the idea that social media, in a relationship of complementarity and interdependence with mass media, orient political communication towards the selection and repetition of a coherent set of identity traits.
TL;DR: In this paper , the authors found that people changed their behavior after viewing the news on social media not only online but also in their daily life, and that social media does have an impact on users' minds in terms of politics and can manipulate their opinions.
Abstract: The social media has a significant impact on all aspects of life, including politics, religion, education, and way of life. It has a strong impact on people and useful in shaping their opinions. In the modern world, a lot of political parties depend on the media and social media for mass communication. Every party has their own social media cell. Widespread correspondences are unavoidable, and they have an impact on how communities support political issues. This study is help to understand that online activities on social media have an impact on their daily life political activities. The data was collected through an online questionnaire that involved 200 politically engaged Pakistanis. The findings of this study show that people changed their behavior after viewing the news on social media not only online also in their daily life. Social media does have an impact on users' minds in terms of politics and can manipulate their opinions. The results of this study show that after viewing news on social media, people have changes.
TL;DR: In this paper , the authors examined the relationship between trust in media and information seeking from the media dependency theory perspective, and explored different goals in media use during crisis, and the role of trust and perception of misinformation.
Abstract: The paper examines the relationship between trust in media and information seeking from the media dependency theory perspective. Its purpose is to explore different goals in media use during crisis, and the role of trust and perception of misinformation. Research was done in Croatia in spring 2020, when citizens were experiencing a crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and an earthquake hitting the capital city of Zagreb. It is based on an online survey on a convenience sample (N = 741). Three media use goals were discovered: social understanding, self-understanding, and the play&communication goal. Education, age, and gender were proven to be important in predicting media use during a crisis. Media trust is correlated to social understanding goals and traditional media use, while the perception of being vulnerable to misinformation is correlated to withdrawal from media use.
TL;DR: In this paper , the authors examined the uses of social media by Syrian refugees in Jordan and Turkey and found that the majority relied on Facebook for various reasons, and this dependency had varying repercussions on individuals.
Abstract: Through the theoretical frameworks of the media system dependency model and uses and gratifications theory, this study examined the uses of social media by Syrian refugees in Jordan and Turkey. A mixed-methods approach was used to increase the credibility and validity of the study’s findings by combining a qualitative method with quantitative data. The findings show that there were some factors that affected the Syrian refugees’ use of social media before seeking refuge in Jordan and Turkey, which were mainly its ban due to the regime’s censorship and a bad Internet connection due to the bad infrastructure. The absence of these two factors led to an increase in their social media dependency after seeking refuge. There are variances in which social media sites Syrian refugees use the most and why. The majority relied on Facebook for various reasons, and this dependency had varying repercussions on individuals. Furthermore, many immigrants were acquainted with new platforms, implying that refugees became social-media-literate and participated in the updates of the new platforms, even if such sites were not well known to the general public. The Syrian refugees’ dependency on social media varies from person to person due to differences in personal goals, social status, locations, living characteristics, and easy access to the Internet. Furthermore, this dependency on social media has different effects on them according to the media system dependency model. The refugees become increasingly dependent on social media to satisfy their needs and, because of that, social media dependency will become more important in their lives and will increase its influence and effects on them. Furthermore, the study found that the Syrian refugees depended on social media for various gratifications, such as educational, work, and business; information access; cultural and social aspects; connecting with networks and families; establishing friendships; learning new skills; self-expression; making business; and finding work, in addition to reaching routes and contacting smugglers to help them leave the country.