Essays about: "what is mass media"

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  1. 1. Rethinking Imaginaries: A Discussion on the Swedish Tradition of Openness, the GDPR, and the Case of Publication Certificates

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Europastudier

    Author : Diana Stefania Grigorescu; [2023]
    Keywords : openness; freedom of expression; privacy; data protection; GDPR; social imaginary; ideology; utopia; Swedish Riksdag; social reality; European Studies; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Sweden has an almost three-century-long tradition of openness, whose principles are enshrined in the state’s fundamental laws. When the revolution of the Internet was in full bloom at the turn of the century, with new forms of mass communication innovating the media landscape, Sweden saw the opportunity to strengthen freedom of expression and information, as one of the main pillars of openness. READ MORE

  3. 2. MEDIA USE AND VACCINE HESITANCY - A qualitative study of individuals’ media use and vaccine choice in the covid-19 era

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för journalistik och masskommunikation

    Author : Ellen Hemmingsson; [2022-11-08]
    Keywords : Vaccine Hesitancy; Covid-19; Vaccination; Selective Exposure; the Reinforcement Spirals Model;

    Abstract : Vaccine hesitancy has long been recognized in separate research disciplines concerning different vaccines and societal contexts to comprehend what factors determine individuals’ vaccine choices. Likewise, communication scholars have distinguished how it is possible to select the information that aligns with pre-existing beliefs – particularly in the high-choice media environment with copious information channels. READ MORE

  4. 3. Social Media in a Fragile State : An examination of How Increased Internet Access Has Affected The Social Cohesion and Development of Myanmar

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Annmarie Power; [2022]
    Keywords : Social Media; Fragile State; Techno-optimism; Communication for Development; Myanmar;

    Abstract : Social media has been idealised as a valuable tool for supporting democratic change, with digital advocates and international development organisations encouraging the mass adoption of internet-based technology to assist in giving voice to citizens, as a central constituent of the democratisation process. However, it is evident that many fragile states experience challenges posed by digital transitions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Variations on a Wave : A case for nature, music and concert halls - Norrland's Philharmonia and Music Centre

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Carl Blix; [2022]
    Keywords : Architecture; music; mental health; waves; nature; concert hall; philharmony; biophilic design;

    Abstract : Music listening has experienced one of its major paradigm shifts in this latest generation, taking the step from analogue media into the digital sphere. Today a human can reduce stress levels by limiting noise and disturbances to shut away unwanted impressions, to find peace and tranquility or strength and courage. READ MORE

  6. 5. 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