Social Media News and Its Impact - 9781032016856

Taylor & Francis

Social Media News and Its ImpactAuthor(s): Fuyuan Shen\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032016856, 978-1032016856\nSynopsis\nWith creative designs, this book contains important contributions to our understanding of social media newss effects on political engagement, political knowledge, willingness to engage in self-censorship, and political disaffection. \n\nIn recent years, social media has emerged as a major source of news and other information. The unique nature of social media and the variety of platforms available to individuals present challenges for those who want to study and understand its psychological impact. Fortunately, many innovative studies on this subject have appeared in publications in the last few years. This edited volume features a collection of recently published studies focusing on the effects of social media news as well as the framing of social issues on these platforms. The authors of .