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Some US presidents have been defined by their adept use of the media. Donald Trump’s weapon of choice is his TruthSocial platform.
Screen use has a PR problem, and many parents feel guilty about how much time they and their children spend on it. Examining that guilt could help you make changes and improve your family dynamics.
Facing an uproar over use of a private fund to cover expenses, vice presidential candidate Sen. Richard Nixon invoked the family dog, Checkers, to salvage his political career in 1952.
Media outlets like The Australian and The Daily Telegraph will now share their content with the makers of ChatGPT. It raises many questions about the future of journalism and how people access news.
The Supreme Court has not yet committed to making livestreaming oral arguments a permanent part of its work. But this measure could lead to more transparency and possibly confidence in the court.
Russia is cracking down on freedom of speech and media. But other factors, like outside online information, could make it difficult to control war propaganda - and block out other information.
Their social media feeds contain images of tanks, bombs and war-style propaganda. Here’s how to help them navigate social media ‘news’ content about war, while minimising any distress.
The majority of front page reports were negative in tone, seeing very little possibility for individual agency and self-efficacy. This can amplify public anxiety and fear.
Streaming platforms have introduced to thousands of hyper-specific categories and genres that shape our tastes.
Radio and television were found to be potentially highly influential in promoting positive public attitudes towards immigrants.
Media Files: Australians’ trust in news media is falling as concern over ‘fake news’ grows
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A recent survey found Australian news consumers are the 'lightest' news consumers out of 38 countries, use fewer sources to access news and are more likely to subscribe to Netflix than news.
In 1980, 60 percent of 12th graders said they read a book, newspaper or magazine every day for pleasure. By 2016, only 16 percent did.
Astronauts traveling to Mars and beyond would face serious psychological challenges. A well-designed media program – based on an old-fashioned schedule – might help make life at least a bit easier.
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Professor of Psychology, San Diego State University
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Professor of Media Psychology, University of Michigan
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Associate Professor of Political Science, Oklahoma State University
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Professor of Political Communication; Director CAJ, The University of Melbourne
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Associate professor, University of Cape Town
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Associate Professor, School of Media and Communication, RMIT University
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Professor Emeritus of Communication, American University School of Communication
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Professor and Senior Scholar, Philip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland
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Chief Research Specialist., Human Sciences Research Council
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Horace T. Morse Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Law, University of Minnesota
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Associate Professor of Visual Communication & Digital Media, RMIT University
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Assistant Professor of American judicial politics, Texas Christian University
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Professor of Sociology, University of York
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Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of School, Rhodes University
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Adjunct Associate Professor of Communication, University of Canberra