Essays about: "filter bubbles"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 23 essays containing the words filter bubbles.

1. 6. The Tailors, Merchants, and Consumers of Misinformation. Unearthing the Patterns of Misinformation in Bangladesh.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för journalistik, medier och kommunikation

   Author : Mohammad Mafizul Islam; [2021-07-27]
   Keywords : Misinformation; Disinformation; Fake News; Fact Check; Bangladesh;

   Abstract : Misinformation has always existed, though research suggests that their prevalence has increased in recent years in different forms (post-truth and alternative facts, for instance). Experts claim that it is now a global phenomenon regardless of their financial condition or advanced technology. READ MORE

3. 7. The perceived effect of filter bubbles: A qualitative study on recommender systems on young adults

   University essay from Södertörns högskola

   Author : Isabella Giös; [2021]
   Keywords : filter bubbles; media technology; algorithms; social media; youths and social media; filterbubblor; sociala medier; medieteknik;

   Abstract : In a digital world where many people use social media and consume a lot of content online, it may have an impact on our attitudes and behaviours. This paper explores attitudes surrounding recommender systems, filter bubbles and the perceived impact of these topics. READ MORE

4. 8. The self-imposed filter bubble hypothesis

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kognitionsvetenskap

   Author : Axel Ekström; [2021]
   Keywords : Filter bubble; Search engine; Ideology; Attention; Eye tracking; Trust; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : It is commonly assumed that algorithmic curation of search results creates filter bubbles, where users’ beliefs are continually reinforced and opposing views are suppressed. However, empirical evidence has failed to support this hypothesis. READ MORE

5. 9. Political Microtargeting: A Mixed Method Study in a Multi-Party System

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatik

   Author : Sebastian Agnvall; Tibor Lundberg; [2020]
   Keywords : Mixed methods; Survey; Interview; Microtargeting; Political Microtargeting; Issues; Benefits; Applicability; Political system; Data Gathering; Legal frameworks; Data-Driven predictions; Swedish setting; Filter bubbles; Business and Economics; Social Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This study investigates political microtargeting in a multi-party context, more specifically, in a Swedish setting. By utilizing a mixed-method approach, the objective of the study is twofold. READ MORE

6. 10. The role of perceived risk in the behavioral intention to use and accept algorithm-based news aggregators

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för strategisk kommunikation

   Author : Rebecka Corell; Kajsa Horn; [2020]
   Keywords : news aggregators; algorithms; UTAUT2; multiple regression; perceived risks; filter bubbles; democracy; risk communication; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The purpose of this research was to examine whether the opportunities or the risks are most significant for consumers when they are using algorithm-based news aggregators, this was accomplished by using an expanded Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 model (UTAUT2). In addition to examining the significance of the original UTAUT2 parameters, we sought to reveal if our additional parameter - perceived risk - was significant for the use and acceptance of news aggregators. READ MORE