CULTURAL-PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF EMOTIOGENIC PROPERTIES OF DIGITAL CONTENT ON ADOLESCENT USERS

Communicology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 126-137
Author(s):  
ELENA VIKTOROVA ◽  
◽  
ELENA BADAEVA
Keyword(s):  
Social Interactions ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Psychological Theory ◽  
Digital Content ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Digital Resources ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Psychological Analysis ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Age Category

The paper is dedicated to the analysis of the emotiogenic properties of digital content as a factor in the occurrence of impressing impact on an individual on the Internet. Impressing is considered as a sociocultural phenomenon - its results are the formation of a person’s sustainable desire for a certain type of activity. This is especially relevant in adolescence: for Internet users of this age category Internet is the second reality, while surfing the Internet is not only a significant part of social interactions, but also the actualization of individual’s abilities. Based on the sociological and psychological theory of perception, the emotiogenic properties of digital resources are represented as primary and secondary. The ability of each of the types of these properties to determine the occurrence of impressing in adolescent users is revealed. The corresponding assessment of the digital resources demanded by users of the considered age category is given on the basis of empirical data obtained by qualitatively-quantitative research methods: focus group, content analysis, interviews.

scholarly journals Digital content as a fast Internet diffusion factor: Focusing on the fixed broadband Internet

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ho Seoung Na ◽  
Junseok Hwang ◽  
Hongbum Kim
Keyword(s):  
Digital Content ◽  
Mature Stage ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Service ◽  
Broadband Internet ◽  
Diffusion Factor ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Internet Diffusion ◽  
And Diffusion ◽  
Fast Internet

The Internet has significantly changed the lifestyles of individuals and many aspects of society while also having an important effect on economic growth and sustainable development. However, the usage and diffusion of the Internet vary greatly depending on the country, considering their economic and social conditions. This study investigates through an empirical analysis the factors that make Internet diffusion faster, especially focusing on the digital content. The results show that the abundance of digital content has played a crucial role in the rapid diffusion of the Internet. At the diffusion take-off stage, the number of Internet users appears to be the most important factor for fast Internet diffusion. However, as diffusion progresses to a mature stage, the amount of available digital content becomes the crucial factor for fast Internet diffusion. Thus, the countries in which the Internet is less diffused and the economy is less developed also require policies that promote various digital content from the launching of the Internet service to anticipate fast Internet diffusion in the whole diffusion progress.

Recent Trends in Deepfake Detection

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Kerenalli Sudarshana ◽  
Mylarareddy C.
Keyword(s):  
Human Life ◽  
Digital Content ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Generative Adversarial Network ◽  
Adversarial Network ◽  
Common Category ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Multiple Dimensions ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Recent Trends

Almost 59% of the world's population is on the internet, and in 2020, globally, there were more than 3.81 billion individual social network users. Eighty-six percent of the internet users were fooled to spread fake news. The advanced artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms can generate fake digital content that appears to be realistic. The generated content can deceive the users into believing it is real. These fabricated contents are termed deepfakes. The common category of deepfakes is video deepfakes. The deep learning techniques, such as auto-encoders and generative adversarial network (GAN), generate near realistic digital content. The content generated poses a serious threat to the multiple dimensions of human life and civil society. This chapter provides a comprehensive discussion on deepfake generation, detection techniques, deepfake generation tools, datasets, applications, and research trends.

scholarly journals Analyzing the IPv6 Deployment Process in Palestine

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 31-45
Author(s):  
Yazan W. Abdalaziz ◽  
◽  
Ala Hamarsheh
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
The Other ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Internet Company ◽  
Internet Companies

This paper is to examine the IPv6 in Palestine and to examine where are Palestinian companies in the deployment process. Also, to examine if the infrastructure can withstand the transition to IPv6 or not. This study used quantitative research methods and collect the data through a survey from the Internet companies in Palestine as reported anonymously. Due to the lack of research related to the internet in Palestine, we saw that it is necessary to discover the internet companies and how much they achieved of the deployment process. The collected data have been analyzed and described using SPSS. The data analysis showed that one internet company representing 11% of the companies in Palestine did apply the transition process to IPv6, and the percentages have set a positive indicator for the transition process. It turns out that the other companies on their way to start deploying the IPv6.

scholarly journals How do we Read Online: The Effect of the Internet on Reading Behaviour

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Channa Herath
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Environment ◽  
Online Reading ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
The Impact

<p>Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore online and offline reading and determine the differences between them while assessing the impact of the Internet and online environment on individuals' reading behaviour. Design/methodology/approach This study followed a sequential mixed-method approach and employed both qualitative and quantitative research methods. First, two focus groups were carried out to obtain a range of opinions on the topic and identify unforeseen areas. Subsequently, an online survey was applied to a representative sample of individuals from multiple countries. Findings People used different media for different purposes. They read a range of paper materials throughout the day in various locations to gain knowledge, for pleasure, for mood change, to escape, and out of obligation. They also read a range of online materials due to the availability of a large choice, efficiency, accessibility, low cost, up-to-date nature, and environmental considerations. The different media revealed different reading patterns. With an increasing amount of time spent on reading online, a screen based reading behaviour is emerging. Skim reading, scanning, and speed reading were evident while less time was spent on in depth reading leading to less comprehension and content absorption/recall levels. There was a lower attention span on online materials therefore less concentration was also identified. Reduced relaxation levels were evident therefore the majority of individuals printed online materials to read. Overall, the amount people read had increased over time due to the vast amount of reading materials. Research limitations/ implications Online reading strategies and skills are required to address the identified impacts. Future research can be extended to more scientific evidence to justify these findings. It would also be fascinating to examine how new additions to online reading devices influence or alter the online reading behaviour. Originality/value One of the few studies that analyses the impact of the online environment on individuals'  reading behaviour. In this sense, it provides a significant contribution to both academic literature and practitioners.</p>

scholarly journals Tagging: An Organization Scheme for the Internet

2010 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marijke A. Visser
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Classification System ◽  
Pivotal Role ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Organizational System ◽  
Digital Resources ◽  
Internet Resources ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Tagging System

How should the information on the Internet be organized? This question and the possible solutions spark debates among people concerned with how we identify, classify, and retrieve Internet content. This paper discusses the benefits and the controversies of using a tagging system to organize Internet resources. Tagging refers to a classification system where individual Internet users apply labels, or tags, to digital resources. Tagging increased in popularity with the advent of Web 2.0 applications that encourage interaction among users. As more information is available digitally, the challenge to find an organizational system scalable to the Internet will continue to require forward thinking. Trained to ensure access to a range of informational resources, librarians need to be concerned with access to Internet content. Librarians can play a pivotal role by advocating for a system that supports the user at the moment of need. Tagging may just be the necessary system.

scholarly journals Libraries in the single information space: The demand for building digital guides of the Internet-resources

2018 ◽  
pp. 43-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalya Gendina ◽  
Nadezhda Kolkova
Keyword(s):  
Incomplete Information ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Information Society ◽  
Digital Content ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Resource ◽  
Digital Resources ◽  
Integrated Technology ◽  
Internet Resources

The challenges of the information society and changes in the library world are discussed. Not to be a spare wheel in the Internet era, the libraries should upgrade the digital content they offer their users. The authors review the results of their study of information on indigenous peoples on the websites of the RF central regional libraries. Special attention is given to the digital guides of the Internet-resources that can potentially become not only the guides to library collections but also to the whole world of the Internet. The multifacet classification of digital resources generated by the libraries is suggested. Typical drawbacks of library digital guides are revealed, i. e. incomplete information on the content, lacking Internet-resource services assessment and recommendations for their specific use. The authors suggest to apply the integrated technology of building digital resources as the basis for digital guides generation and to supplement it with bibliographic (information and analytical) technologies. The authors conclude on the necessity for special methods of Internet-resource abstracting relevant to remote users information demands.

scholarly journals How do we Read Online: The Effect of the Internet on Reading Behaviour

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Channa Herath
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Environment ◽  
Online Reading ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
The Impact

<p>Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore online and offline reading and determine the differences between them while assessing the impact of the Internet and online environment on individuals' reading behaviour. Design/methodology/approach This study followed a sequential mixed-method approach and employed both qualitative and quantitative research methods. First, two focus groups were carried out to obtain a range of opinions on the topic and identify unforeseen areas. Subsequently, an online survey was applied to a representative sample of individuals from multiple countries. Findings People used different media for different purposes. They read a range of paper materials throughout the day in various locations to gain knowledge, for pleasure, for mood change, to escape, and out of obligation. They also read a range of online materials due to the availability of a large choice, efficiency, accessibility, low cost, up-to-date nature, and environmental considerations. The different media revealed different reading patterns. With an increasing amount of time spent on reading online, a screen based reading behaviour is emerging. Skim reading, scanning, and speed reading were evident while less time was spent on in depth reading leading to less comprehension and content absorption/recall levels. There was a lower attention span on online materials therefore less concentration was also identified. Reduced relaxation levels were evident therefore the majority of individuals printed online materials to read. Overall, the amount people read had increased over time due to the vast amount of reading materials. Research limitations/ implications Online reading strategies and skills are required to address the identified impacts. Future research can be extended to more scientific evidence to justify these findings. It would also be fascinating to examine how new additions to online reading devices influence or alter the online reading behaviour. Originality/value One of the few studies that analyses the impact of the online environment on individuals'  reading behaviour. In this sense, it provides a significant contribution to both academic literature and practitioners.</p>

The Status of Digital Culture in Public Relations Research in Turkey

2019 ◽  
pp. 292-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tugce Ertem-Eray
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Digital Culture ◽  
Digital Content ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Internet Applications ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
The Status

As the number of internet users has increased, communication scholars have started to pay attention to the internet applications, and the research related to digital content has increased in the field of public relations. However, there is no systematic literature review about public relations research related to digital content in Turkey. Therefore, this chapter analyzes this topic through content analysis of published articles between 1999 and 2017. Findings suggest that even if the number of articles has increased in the field of public relations in Turkey, future research needs to go further and examine different research topics, apply different theoretical frameworks, provide balance in methodological approaches, and use various sample types.

scholarly journals The Effect of Social Media on The Spread of Covid-19 Hoax News Among Students

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheila Dwi Rahmawati ◽  
Alifia Kamila Jasmine Putri Hariyanto ◽  
Moses Glorino Rumambo Pandin
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Surveys ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
The Public ◽  
Agents Of Change

Context: All information that the public wants to know can be accessed through various platforms, one of which is social media. Especially in a pandemic like this, information related to Covid-19 will be needed. However, social media can also be a place for people to spread hoax news easily. Students as agents of change are expected to be role models for society in using the internet. Purpose: to find out where the perpetrators of spreading hoax news take their actions and also we want to know the various forms of hoax news that are spread. In addition, we also want to know what actions students take as agents of change in response to the hoax news they encounter. Questions: We formulated four questions in this research, namely, what media are often found in hoax news by students? In what forms are hoax news often encountered by students? What is the content of hoax news that students usually encounter? How are students as a student? How do agents of change respond to the hoax news they encounter? Methods: We used quantitative research methods in the form of online surveys with Google Forms to present data and followed by qualitative methods in the form of interviews with respondents. We combine the studies that have been done for further analysis. Results: our research shows that students often receive hoax news about Covid-19. They found various forms and contents of hoax news. In addition, each student has their own way of responding to the hoax news they get. Limitations: The limitation of our research is the range of respondents which only includes students who live in Surabaya. Recommendation: our next research is to expand the reach of respondents and look for respondents who have been spreading hoax news to find out the motives they use.

The Effect of Suicide-Related Internet Use on Users’ Mental Health

Crisis ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 348-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hajime Sueki
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Psychological Effects ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Suicide Methods ◽  
Internet Users

Background: Previous studies have shown that suicide-related Internet use can have both negative and positive psychological effects. Aims: This study examined the effect of suicide-related Internet use on users’ suicidal ideation, depression/anxiety tendency, and loneliness. Method: A two-wave panel study of 850 Internet users was conducted via the Internet. Results: Suicide-related Internet use (e.g., browsing websites about suicide methods) had negative effects on suicidal ideation and depression/anxiety tendency. No forms of suicide-related Internet use, even those that would generally be considered positive, were found to decrease users’ suicidal ideation. In addition, our results suggest that the greater the suicidal ideation and feelings of depression and loneliness of Internet users, the more they used the Internet. Conclusion: Since suicide-related Internet use can adversely influence the mental health of young adults, it is necessary to take measures to reduce their exposure to such information.

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