Essays about: "Relevance Theory"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 384 essays containing the words Relevance Theory.

1. 1. Exploring Parasocial Relationships Formed in Isolation

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper (KV)

   Author : Gabriela Kamenova; [2024]
   Keywords : Parasocial interaction; parasocial relationship; isolation; Covid-19; Coronavirus; loneliness; parasocial breakup; parasocial romance; parasocial monetization; attachment theory; parasocial attachment; Bulgaria;

   Abstract : A few years ago Covid-19 locked people down at their homes, effectively limiting their social connections and pushing the communicative outlet of the online realm in the forefront. If one wanted to socialize or seek entertainment, there was almost no other choice but to do so via turning to popular or social media. READ MORE

3. 2. Weaponizing Ambiguity : How do nationalist political attitudes in pre-election periods influence anti-immigrant voting  in the MENA region?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Cécile Landiech; [2024]
   Keywords : nationalism; anti-immigration; Middle East; North Africa; Kais Saied; Recep Tayyip Erdogan;

   Abstract : This research paper explores the effect of nationalist attitudes on anti-immigrant voting, focusing on the securitisation of migrants and its influence on anti-immigrant sentiments as a causal mechanism. Previous research indicates a correlation between shock events such as a vast influx of migrants and the perception of competition as precursors to anti-immigrant voting. READ MORE

4. 3. Democracy and the World System: A case for the use of world systems analysis in democratization research

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Teodor Lundberg; [2024]
   Keywords : Regimes; Democracy; Democratization; Trade; World systems analysis; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : This paper examines the relevance of the world system as a structural condition to be considered in research on regimes and democratization. This is a pilot study in reformulating world systems analysis into the research topic of regimes, their creation and democratization. READ MORE

5. 4. NATO or Not

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Anton Näslund; [2024]
   Keywords : NATO; Securitization; Multiple Streams Framework; Security; Policy Process; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Using a framework for analyzing security policy consisting of a synthesis of the Multiple Streams Framework by Kingdon (2014) and Securitization theory as described by Balzacq (2010), this study aims to explain the process of Sweden’s national security policy between 2014 and 2022. Such an investigation has relevance particularly for studies of peace, security and policy processes, since it relates to the broader question of what conditions make military alignment possible or impossible. READ MORE

6. 5. Risk & Policy: The relevance and influence of Aaron Wildavsky’s book Searching for Safety in the safety discourse.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Hans Nagtegaal; [2024]
   Keywords : Wildavsky; Resilience; Anticipation; Cultural Theory; Global Safety; Political Science; Safety Discourse; Social Power; Economy of Safety; Net Benefit; FLMU06; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The main finding of this thesis is that the relevance and influence of Aaron Wildavsky’s book Searching for Safety in today’s safety discourse is limited although Wildavsky may be considered to be the linking pin between RE, HRO and NAT. The safety discourse may benefit from Wildavsky’s work in political science: I.e. READ MORE