Essays about: "research questions in mass communication"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words research questions in mass communication.

  1. 1. The Portrait of a Homeland : An Analysis of the Image of Sweden and Swedish Poverty in the Swedish American Post, Year 1887

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Elin Williams; [2022]
    Keywords : Swedish American press; qualitative research; news journalism; communication for development; social change theory; representation theory;

    Abstract : In the late 1800’s, Sweden was undergoing a population growth and had experienced several crop failures. With the majority of the population being farmers, the migration to North America gave Swedish emigrants an economic opportunity that wasn’t available in the homeland. This resulted in a mass exodus. READ MORE

  2. 2. Taking Action to Digitize Anew : The case of the SÖFUK art database and the implications of obsolescence in the public sector

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

    Author : Heidi Nylund; [2022]
    Keywords : Artworks; Database; Digitization; Obsolescence; Public Sector;

    Abstract : The thesis sets out to examine a digitization project of an obsolete art database that was issued by the Finnish joint municipal authority Finlands Svenska Förbund för Utbildning och Kultur (SÖFUK) and KulturÖsterbotten through questions on obsolescence, the reasoning behind using an obsolete database for so long, elements that characterize digitization work in municipal settings and the challenges such a project brings forth. The SÖFUK art database functions as a case study that is being examined through action research supported by previous research on obsolescence and the different approaches to digitization within the humanities; mass, critical, and slow digitization. READ MORE

  3. 3. "Un-masking the Mask-Issue". Examining People´s Meaning-Making Processes and Risk-Cultural Norms regarding Facemasks.

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

    Author : Tim Arasimowicz; [2021-07-27]
    Keywords : Facemasks; Efficiency; Communication; Media diets; COVID-19; Sensemaking; Meaning-Making; Noticing; Acting; Risk Culture; Trust in Authorities; Anticipation; Accountability; Framing;

    Abstract : While most of the world quickly came to terms with covering their noses and mouths in crowded places, people in Sweden have mostly gone without, riding buses and metros, shopping for groceries, and going to school maskless, with only a few rare souls have covered up (Novus, 2021). Officials from the Swedish Public Health Authority (PHA) have repeatedly argued that masks are not effective enough at limiting the spread of the virus to warrant mass use, insisting it is more important to respect social distancing and handwashing recommendations. READ MORE

  4. 4. Filmmakers’ interpretation of environmental science fiction : an exploration of how movies can be used for change making

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Sara Gustavsson; [2021]
    Keywords : environmental communication; science fiction; cinematic storytelling; storytelling; futuristic science fiction; environmental science fiction; social cognitive theory of mass communication; Albert Bandura;

    Abstract : We are now living within the reality of the worst environmental crisis mankind has ever seen and some modes within environmental communication are struggling to help us create change. In recent decade, there has been a growing interest in using storytelling for sustainable change. READ MORE

  5. 5. LUXURIOUS BRAND AND SOCIAL MEDIA : Luxurious brands marketing strategies in social media

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Industriell ekonomi och organisation

    Author : Shadi Botros; Yacoub Said; [2021]
    Keywords : Luxury brands; Social media marketing activities; Brand perceptions; Brand awareness; Purchase intention.;

    Abstract : Date: 2021/06/03 Level: Master Thesis in Business Administration, 15 cr Institution: School of Business, Society and Engineering, Mälardalen University Authors: Shadi Botros, Yacoub Said (87/07/24) (95/01/01) Title: LUXURIOUS BRAND AND SOCIAL MEDIA Tutor: Edward Gillmore Keywords: Luxury brands, Social media marketing activities, Brand perceptions, Brand awareness, Purchase intention. Research questions: What are the outcomes of social media marketing used by luxury brands, brand awareness and brand perception, on purchase attention? Purpose: The purpose of this research is to study if social media marketing can have an effect on luxuries brands perception in consumers mind and if social media can influence consumers purchase intention. READ MORE