scholarly journals Modelling the Information-Psychological Impact in Social Networks

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Igor Goncharov ◽  
Nikita Goncharov ◽  
Pavel Parinov ◽  
Sergey Kochedykov ◽  
Alexander Dushkin
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Psychological Impact

scholarly journals ASSESSING THE DYNAMICS OF DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION MESSAGES ACCORDING TO THE DATA OF ELECTRONIC MASS MEDIA

2020 ◽  
pp. 15-22
Author(s):  
D. L. Fedorchuk ◽  
S. M. Marchenkov ◽  
O. M. Naumchak
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Growth Rate ◽  
Mass Communication ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Electronic Communications ◽  
Psychological Influence ◽  
The Impact

The main directions of destructive information and psychological influence of the enemy on the population of Ukraine, leaders and personnel of the military administration, the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other law enforcement agencies, issues of the analysis of the dissemination of information messages (content) of the electronic media which contain the destructive information and psychological impact are considered. The model of social networks as a means of mass communication, which is used for the realization of destructive information and psychological influence is considered. The main components of the model are the user, his thoughts (views), influence, trust and reputation. The process of influencing to the user by means of social networks through innovation and its dissemination is considered. Indicators that can be used to characterize the process and to evaluate the impact: “likes”, “dislikes”, “reposts”, “views”, and “comments” are also provided. The process of tracking the destructive influences contained in information messages from the point of view of destructive informational and psychological influence is described. The system of indicators of dynamics of distribution of information messages on the Internet is analyzed. The necessity of fixing on certain points of time and use of additional indicators: “number of drawings”, “absolute growth”, “growth rate”, “growth rate” is grounded and the order of their calculation is given. The logical and structural scheme of calculating the dynamics of information message dissemination by means of the Internet has been developed. It is determined that to solve the problem of automation of tracking and visualization of the dynamics of information dissemination requires specialized software that will read the primary indicators from certain publications of electronic communications and social networks and calculate the proposed indicators of the dynamics of information message propagation.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANTARA NOMOPHOBIA DENGAN KEPERCAYAAN DIRI

Psibernetika ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanty Sudarji
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
P Value ◽  
Theory Of Justice ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Ease Of Access

<p><span>Technology such as smartphones is growing rapidly. Development of applications such as instant messengers, social networks even easier for everyone to communicate, the distance is not an obstacle now. In addition to ease of access, the smartphone can also give confidence to users, in addition to models of smartphones increasingly stylish, applications that can be installed therein can make smartphone users are always updated with the latest news. The psychological impact caused by the use of smartphones on individuals and society in general about changing behavior and habits before and after use. Nomophobia (no-mobile-phone-phobia) is a type of phobia characterized by excessive fear if someone loses or does not exist near his smartphone. People who experience nomophobia always live in fear and are always anxious to put or keep his smartphone, so always take it anywhere to go. The questionnaire used to nomophobia is an adaptation of the questionnaire Yildirim (2014), composed of 4 dimensions with 20 statements. As for the questionnaire confidence, based on the theory of Justice (2002) derived into 3 dimensions with 46 statements. Results of the reliability values obtained for instruments confidence of 0.944, while the result of the reliability values for nomophobia instrument amounted to 0,939. The results of the data analysis of the correlation between nomophobia and confidence showed a p-value = 0.626&gt; α = 0.05. This shows that there is no relationship between nomophobia with confidence.</span></p><p><span><br /> <strong><span>Keywords:</span></strong> Smartphone, Nomophobia, Confidence</span></p>

scholarly journals THE PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITION OF RUSSIAN SOCIETY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga Deyneka ◽  
◽  
Alexandr Maksimenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Main Tool ◽  
Russian Society ◽  
Conspiracy Theories ◽  
Psychopathological Symptoms ◽  
Illegal Behavior ◽  
Official Information

"The problem of the psychological impact of a pandemic, quarantine and self-isolation on the state of society attracts increased attention of specialists (Hua J., Shaw R., 2020; Li S., Wang Y. et all, 2020, Enikolopov S. et all, 2020; Fedosenko E., 2020). The objective of our work was to find the most common attitudes and types of responses of Russians to the epidemic COVID-19 taking into account their involvement in social networks, critical thinking and severity of psychopathological symptoms. The study was carried out during the recession of the first wave of the pandemic in early June 2020. The main tool was the questionnaire of T. Nestik in an abridged version. Additionally, a questionnaire of critical thinking was used (CTI, Epstein, adapted by S. Enikolopov and S. Lebedev, 2004); test of psychopathological symptoms SCL-90-R; social media engagement questionnaire (Karadag, 2015) was used. The study involved 986 people (56.9% male, 43.1% female) aged 18 to 76 years. Using exploratory factor analysis, 6 types of responses to the epidemic situation caused by COVID-19 were identified (fans / opponents of the ""conspiracy theory""; responsible / irresponsible, covid-dissidents, covid-optimists, misophobes, anti-vaccinators). The dominant belief among the respondents is that the emergence of new infectious diseases is a natural process of mutation that occurs in nature without the participation of people, or the result of someone's mistake. Conspiracy theories were significantly more common among elderly people and women. Citizens see salvation from the epidemic in the moral conscience and responsibility of everyone. At the same time, they do not trust both official information and information from fellow citizens. Representatives of the older generation have higher confidence in the country's leadership, in the possibilities of medicine and science, and in fellow citizens. Correlations of non-critical thinking with manifestations of misophobia and fear of new epidemics were revealed. Depressive subjects were more concerned about the illegal behavior of fellow citizens and misophobia. Long-term fear of epidemics has been correlated with anxiety. Among those who prefer social networks to official information (television, radio, print), statistically significantly more are those who not only do not trust official information about the epidemic situation, but also do not trust their fellow citizens, attributing to them possible facts of concealing information about the disease because of the fear of being quarantined. Thus, the COVID-consciousness of Russians demonstrated a combination of rather contradictory attitudes."

OPPORTUNITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF INFORMATION-PSYCHOLOGICAL INFLUENCE IN THE SITUATION OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

2020 ◽  
pp. 84-114
Author(s):  
Т.А. Кубрак ◽  
В.В. Латынов
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Emotional State ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Psychological State ◽  
Information Campaigns ◽  
Psychological Influence ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Impact

Рассмотрены возможности и ограничения информационно-психологических кампаний по изменению представлений и поведения людей в ситуации пандемии. Проведен анализ эффективности различных тактик психологического воздействия, используемых в современных условиях. Наибольшую действенность продемонстрировали приемы, основанные на активации чувств эмпатии и заботы об окружающих. Кроме того, успешными были и такие из них, как апелляция к страху, акцентирование чувства долга, ссылка на само-интерес и личную выгоду. На их эффективность влияли следующие переменные: этап развития пандемии, социально-демографические и индивидуально-психологические характеристики людей - объектов воздействия. Выделено несколько групп факторов, влияющих на выполнение поведенческих рекомендаций по защите от инфекции и формирование адекватных представлений о пандемии. В этот список входят: стабильные индивидуально-психологические характеристики (черты личности, стратегии совладания со стрессом, когнитивные особенности, ценности), динамические характеристики (эмоциональное состояние и уровень стресса), особенности восприятия ситуации пандемии (оценки риска заражения, переживание угрозы, ощущение контроля над ситуацией и др.). Учет и отслеживание динамики этих факторов важен при организации информационных кампаний в условиях пандемии. Рассмотрены возможности социальных сетей как каналов информационно-психологического воздействия. Обозначены перспективы их мониторинга для оценки психологического состояния людей и восприятия ими рисков в целях повышения эффективности коммуникации во время эпидемиологической ситуации. Рассмотрена проблема распространения недостоверной информации, как неизбежного явления в кризисной ситуации, оказывающего негативное влияние на эмоциональное состояние и поведение людей. The possibilities and limitations of information-psychological campaigns to change perceptions and behavior of people in the situation of pandemic were considered in the article. The analysis of effectiveness of various tactics of psychological influence used in current conditions was carried out. Tactics based on activation of feelings of empathy and care about others showed the most efficiency. In addition, such tactics as appeals to fear, emphasis on sense of duty, reference to self-interest and personal gain were also successful. The following variables affected the effectiveness of the impact: the stage of the pandemic, socio-demographic and individual psychological characteristics of the people affected. Several groups of factors were identified as influencing the implementation of behavioral recommendations for protection against infection and shaping an adequate representation of the pandemic. This list included: stable individual psychological characteristics (personality traits, coping strategies, cognitive features, values), dynamic characteristics (emotional state and level of stress), and perception of the pandemic situation (risk assessment, threat experience, sense of control over the situation, etc.). Maintaining and tracking the dynamics of these factors were important for effective information campaigns. The possibilities of social networks as channels of informational and psychological impact were considered. The perspectives of monitoring social networks for assessment of people's psychological state and perception of risks to improve the effectiveness of communication during the epidemiological situation were outlined. The problem of distribution of false information as an inevitable phenomenon in a crisis, which had a negative impact on the emotional state and behavior of people, was considered.

CONCEPTUALIZING MIGRATION WITH AN EMPHASIS ON MACEDONIA TRENDS, PATTERNS AND SOLUTIONS

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 1533-1537
Author(s):  
Arta Xhelili ◽  
Avni Avdiu
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
The Body ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
University Professors ◽  
Sustainable Solutions ◽  
Media Reports ◽  
The Government ◽  
High Level ◽  
Political Economic

Migration as a multifaceted phenomenon that exists in all countries of the world, in recent years has increased and intensified in Macedonia. Thus research into the trends, patterns, and determinants of Macedonians migration is of a high importance. This paper conceptualizes the notion of migration with a particular emphasis on the situation of Macedonia, by investigating the causes of such movements and the associated demographic, political, economic, social and psychological impact, in order to understand the dynamics and complexities of migration in Macedonia and provide solutions to the problem. Methodologically this is a qualitative research based on the existing literature review and analysis of media reports covered in traditional and newer forms of media focusing on aspects of migration. The analysis has shown that there are many reasons and factors that stimulate and motivate migration, such as improving financial circumstances due to high unemployment rates and low wages, educational purposes, being attracted by relatives who are already abroad, social networks and couples meeting and coming together through social networks and so on. One major concern and a serious constraint on the development of Macedonia remains the ‘brain drain’, migration of highly qualified and skilled individuals, mainly health professionals, engineers, but also craftsman and artisans, from Macedonia to Western countries especially to Germany. Another picture that shows the high level of migration is the significant decrease in the number of pupils in primary and secondary schools. The data resulting from various surveys point to the fact that the vast majority of students and even university professors wish and intend to move abroad, furthermore with a tendency not to return to Macedonia. In this context, the government has made some efforts to prevent and deter the drainage of the specialized staff in different fields. However, those efforts have shown inadequate and the data derived from various researches provide very worrying statistics. This paper seeks to use the body of the available data and research to contribute to creative and sustainable solutions to the problem, by providing instructions for minimizing this phenomenon through implementing appropriate measures and programs, so that the current migration that is affecting Macedonia has no long-term consequences.

scholarly journals SIMULATION COMPONENT OF VIRTUAL MASS POLITICAL BEHAVIOUR IN RISK SOCIETY

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Political Behavior ◽  
Information Overload ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Political Life ◽  
Risk Society ◽  
Political Behaviour ◽  
The One ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Behaviour Simulation

The simulation component of the manifestation of virtual political behaviour in risk society is considered. It was determined that using social networks, a new reality, which serves dubbing of political life of the modern individual. An important aspect of the study is to take into account the role of virtualization of modern political behavior in a society full of risks of both man-made and natural nature, information overload, substitution of facts and post-truth. Political behaviour simulation component digital origin plays an important role in shaping not only its real manifestation, but also in the structure of political consciousness that leaves a mark on the subsequent policy actions or activity of the modern individual. Particularly dangerous is the integration of this component with a risk society in which risks are increasingly gaining enormous proportions. After all, manipulative technologies, which are conveniently used by politicians or individual government officials, have a powerful psychological impact on the consciousness of the modern individual. It is not just voters, which is constantly flowing information pile of dirt during the electoral manipulation, which is essentially situational. Rather, we are talking about an ordinary individual who in the 21st century is so imbued with false information and its constant flow that it is really difficult for him to distinguish the truth. In the end - for the individual truth has ceased to be a value. It is proved that the virtualization of political behaviour contributes to its simulation, which consists in the imaginary active participation in the political life or society. A separate component of such behaviour is the tendency of man to irrationalism, low resistance to manipulative influences on the one hand, and the active use of social networks by government elites to form appropriate political thinking and political behavior on the other.

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