ANALYZING POLITICAL MICROBLOGGING: TWITTER INSIGHTS INTO PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATES DURING KUWAIT'S FEBRUARY 2012 ELECTION

The pivotal role of social media in the Arab world has been the subject of intense debate, particularly in the wake of the uprisings that swept the region in 2011. It is widely argued that social media platforms played a crucial role in facilitating the emergence and growth of social movements, ultimately leading to significant political transformations. For instance, figures like Wael

Authors: John Kiprop Mwangi , Grace Njeri Maina
Pages: 1-20
REDEFINING PARTICIPATION: VISUAL RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL CHANGE

In Recent Years, There Has Been A Significant Interdisciplinary Shift Towards Embracing Participatory And Collaborative Research Methods, With A Particular Emphasis On Approaches Involving Visual Materials. This Evolving Trend Has Been Underscored By Scholars Advocating For The Integration Of Visual Research Methods Into International And Community Development Efforts. Notably,

Authors: Emily Jane Mitchell
Pages: 66-85
TELEVISION CHANNEL SELECTION AND DURATION: UNPACKING THE INFLUENCE OF INDIVIDUAL AND STRUCTURAL FACTORS

The study of television use behavior has garnered substantial attention in recent decades as the media landscape has evolved with the advent of traditional and new media platforms. Understanding why and how viewers make choices regarding their television consumption has become a complex and pressing inquiry. Existing literature on television viewing behavior can be broadly categorized into

Authors: Sarah Elizabeth Mitchell , David Michael Johnson
Pages: 21-41
EXPLORING EXTRINSIC AND INTRINSIC FACTORS IN CULTIVATION STUDIES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Cultivation analysis delves into the profound influence of television on viewers' perceptions and assessments of social reality. George Gerbner (1969) first postulated the notion that television serves as both a symbolic environment and a potent agent of socialization. At its core, the cultivation hypothesis posits that individuals who consume more television content tend to formulate

Authors: Anna Maria Müller
Pages: 42-65