Social Media And Politics
45 researchers across 6 institutions
Scholars investigate the complex interplay between social media platforms and political processes. This research examines how digital communication technologies shape public opinion, political participation, and campaign strategies. Studies employ a range of methodologies, including content analysis, surveys, experimental designs, and computational techniques like network analysis and natural language processing, to understand phenomena such as the spread of political information and misinformation, online deliberation, social movements, and the impact of algorithms on political discourse.
The dynamics of social media and politics hold particular relevance for Arkansas. Research in this area can inform strategies for civic engagement and political communication within diverse state demographics. Understanding how information flows on social media can also support public health initiatives by examining the dissemination of health-related political messaging and identifying potential sources of misinformation that could affect community well-being. Furthermore, insights into online behavior can assist state agencies and businesses in developing effective communication strategies for public outreach and economic development.
This field is inherently interdisciplinary, drawing on expertise from media studies, communication, computer science, psychology, and sociology. Engagement spans multiple institutions across Arkansas, fostering a broad base of inquiry into the evolving relationship between digital platforms and political life.
Top Researchers
| Name | Institution | h-index | Citations | Career Stage | Badges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitin Agarwal | UA Little Rock | 30 | 4,155 | ARA High Impact | |
| Patrick A. Stewart | University of Arkansas | 16 | 987 | ||
| Eunjoo Cho | University of Arkansas | 14 | 802 | ||
| Zachary R. Steelman | University of Arkansas | 13 | 1,061 | ||
| C.W. Thompson | University of Arkansas | 11 | 672 | Grants | |
| Ryan Shepard | University of Arkansas | 11 | 432 | ||
| Janine A. Parry | University of Arkansas | 10 | 346 | ||
| Esther Mead | Southern Arkansas University | 9 | 298 | ||
| Susan Myers | University of Central Arkansas | 9 | 310 | ||
| S. Dağtaş | UA Little Rock | 9 | 489 | ||
| Mert Can Çakmak | UA Little Rock | 8 | 122 | ||
| Mustafa Alassad | UA Little Rock | 8 | 179 | ||
| Billy Spann | UA Little Rock | 7 | 113 | ||
| Catherine C. Shoults | UAMS | 6 | 121 | ||
| Tuja Khaund | UA Little Rock | 5 | 181 | ||
| A. Burcu Bayram | University of Arkansas | 5 | 127 | ||
| Joseph Kready | UA Little Rock | 5 | 81 | ||
| Joel Lansing Reed | University of Arkansas | 4 | 49 | ||
| Diwash Poudel | UA Little Rock | 4 | 36 | ||
| Mainuddin Shaik | UA Little Rock | 4 | 46 |
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Top US institutions in this area
- 1 The University of Texas at Austin 1,164
- 2 University of Michigan 1,162
- 3 Pennsylvania State University 1,106
- 4 University of Wisconsin–Madison 1,031
- 5 University of Washington 1,007
Cross-Institution Connections
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