Examining public acquisition of science knowledge from social media in Singapore: an extension of the cognitive mediation model

Ho, Shirley S.; Yang, Xiaodong; Thanwarani, Amber; Chan, Juliana M.

doi:10.1080/01292986.2016.1240819

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“…Research on the CMM consistently found that elaborative information processing mediates the acquisition of knowledge [Eveland, 2001;Ho, Yang et al, 2017;Yang, Chuah et al, 2017]. As well, previous studies in political communication confirm the amount of individually used news media information as an important variable that determines the acquisition of knowledge [Kahlor and Rosenthal, 2009;Shehata and Strömbäck, 2018;Taddicken, 2013;Van Aelst et al, 2017].…”

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“…These theoretical assumptions have been confirmed in various fields of communication research such as political communication [Eveland, 2001], health communication [Ho, Peh and Soh, 2013;Lee et al, 2016], and science communication [Ho, Yang et al, 2017;Yang, Chuah et al, 2017]. However, the model received various amendments of the initial learning motivation, the mediating processes as well as the considered outcomes [Ho, Yang et al, 2017;Lee et al, 2016;Wei and Lo, 2008;Yang, Chuah et al, 2017;Zhao et al, 2011]. The most profound suggestions for modifications address the mediating processes.…”

Section: The Cognitive Mediation Model Of Learning From the Newsmentioning

confidence: 87%

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Learning from the news about the consequences of climate change: an amendment of the cognitive mediation model

Oschatz¹,

Maurer²,

Haßler³

2019

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In this study, we suggest to amending the cognitive mediation model of learning from the news to explain the impact of news coverage on climate change on the recipients' acquisition of knowledge about the consequences of climate change. To test our theoretical assumptions, we combine a content analysis of 29 news media channels with a two-wave panel survey before and after the release of the 5th IPCC report. Results show that the amount of information on the consequences of climate change used in print media and prior knowledge are the strongest predictors of the knowledge in the second panel wave.

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Learning from the news about the consequences of climate change: an amendment of the cognitive mediation model

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Maurer²,

Haßler³

2019

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“…This scale is also popular among social scientists [e.g. Bauer, Petkova and Boyadjieva, 2000;Ho et al, 2017;Rose et al, 2019].…”

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Operationalizing science literacy: an experimental analysis of measurement

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Inequalities in scientific knowledge are the subject of increasing attention, so how factual science knowledge is measured, and any inconsistencies in said measurement, is extremely relevant to the field of science communication. Different operationalizations of factual science knowledge are used interchangeably in research, potentially resulting in artificially comparable knowledge levels among respondents. Here, we present data from an experiment embedded in an online survey conducted in the United States (N = 1,530) that examined the distribution of factual science knowledge responses on a 3- vs. 5-point response scale. Though the scale did not impact a summative knowledge index, significant differences emerged when knowledge items were analyzed individually or grouped based on whether the correct response was “true” or “false.” Our findings emphasize the necessity for communicators to consider the goals of knowledge assessment when making operationalization decisions.

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“…Citizens' interest in participation does not always go well as expected [19,20] and government institutions may not use social media for closer dialogue with citizens [21].Research associating e-participation to the ST&I policies and actions, in particular, using social media as tools is lacking. Ho et al [22] point out the need for…”

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“…Research associating e-participation to the ST&I policies and actions, in particular, using social media as tools is lacking. Ho et al [22] point out the need for…”

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E-participation with Social media in Science, Technology and Innovation: Brazilian States Research Support Foundations Case

Andrade¹,

Grützmann

2020

Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences

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The use of social media has advanced in all social strata with effect on citizen participation in political discussions. In the context of Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) policies, bringing citizens closer together is a challenge for scientific and governmental institutions. The Brazilian States Research Support Foundations (RSF) show interest in promoting this approach to legitimize investments in science. Studies on the effects of social media on the relations between science, society and government are scarce. This research analyzed how e-participation, through social media, promotes citizen participation in the ST&I policies and actions of the RSFs. Nine organizations, including at least one Foundation from each Brazilian region, participated in this study. The main contribution of social media was the ability to intensify the interactions between government, researchers and citizens, using an informal and accessible language. E-participation can facilitate the approximation of civil society to ST&I activities to deal with these challenges. E-participation is understood as the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), mainly the Internet, to promote citizen participation in the agenda-setting and decision-making [10][11][12]. Also, it contributes to the citizen participation process by providing communication technologies by making information accessible and creating a broader interaction environment [10]. The improvement of the ICTs brought tools for creating and sharing user content, like Youtube, Twitter and Facebook. The so-called social media broaden the channels of dialogue with multiple actors and higher opinions heterogeneity [13], being one of the most used e-participation tools [14]. The communication and speed are increased at a reduced cost, enabling an equitable participation process [15]. The government can place itself where citizens already are communicating [16]. In contrast, the heterogeneity and the volume of opinions make it difficult for information analysis [13,17,18]. Citizens' interest in participation does not always go well as expected [19,20] and government institutions may not use social media for closer dialogue with citizens [21].Research associating e-participation to the ST&I policies and actions, in particular, using social media as tools is lacking. Ho et al. [22] point out the need for

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Examining public acquisition of science knowledge from social media in Singapore: an extension of the cognitive mediation model

Cited by 39 publications

References 75 publications

Learning from the news about the consequences of climate change: an amendment of the cognitive mediation model

Learning from the news about the consequences of climate change: an amendment of the cognitive mediation model

Operationalizing science literacy: an experimental analysis of measurement

E-participation with Social media in Science, Technology and Innovation: Brazilian States Research Support Foundations Case

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