Media dissociation, Internet use, and antiwar political participation: A case study of political dissent and action against the war in Iraq

Article Abstract:

A Web-based survey of political dissenters conducted during the start of the US-led invasion of Iraq provides the case study data, which is used to test relationships between media dissociation, Internet use and antiwar activism. Study results revealed that the more the individuals surveyed felt their views differed from mainstream media portrayals so the more motivated they were to use the Internet as an information source and discussion channel.

Iraq, Usage, Internet, Surveys, Communications industry, Mass media, Survey

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Media use and participatory democracy in South Korea

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The mechanism through which the media might have effects on different forms of political participation is examined in detail. Facilitating and inhibiting effects of mass media use on political participation is also explored analyzing data from a telephone survey of South Korea respondents.

South Korea, Press and politics

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Media dialogue: Perceiving and addressing community problems

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The importance of citizen dialogue is highlighted in combination with media consumption for engagement. The alternative to forums such as citizen juries, study circles, and deliberative polls is suggested.

United States, Racism in mass media, Communication in politics, Political communication

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