// Disciplines
Journalism
6 topics
- Media Effects Theory
Is Going Viral the Same as Being Important?
'Going viral' refers to the phenomenon where information spreads rapidly on social media. On the other hand, 'being important' means having …
- Media Effects Theory
Between Receiving Information and Understanding It
The gap between receiving information and understanding it refers to the distance between the act of encountering news, articles, or videos …
- Media Effects Theory
Myself in Front of the Screen and Myself Without the Screen
Myself in front of the screen and myself without the screen refers to the differences and continuities that arise between the self when faci…
- Media Effects Theory
How Much of Documentaries Is True?
This question explores, from the perspective of media effects theory, how faithfully the documentary format depicts reality. It examines how…
- Media Effects Theory
When Does Doubting the Media Begin?
This question explores when and how skepticism toward media arises. It examines the transition from unconditional trust in childhood to crit…
- Media Effects Theory
Where does trust in the media come from?
This question explores from multiple angles why people feel that certain media, journalists, or influencers are 'trustworthy,' probing the s…