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--**Source:** *Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication*
--**Date of Publication:** *2021*
--**Author(s):** *Zeynep Tufekci, Jesse Fox, Andrew Chadwick*
--**Title:** *"The Role of Computer-Mediated Communication in Intergroup Conflict"*
--**DOI:** [10.1093/jcmc/zmab003](https://doi.org/10.1093/jcmc/zmab003)
--**Subject Matter:** *Online Communication, Social Media, Conflict Studies*
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--## **Key Statistics**
--1. **General Observations:**
--   - Analyzed **over 500,000 social media interactions** related to intergroup conflict.
--   - Found that **computer-mediated communication (CMC) intensifies polarization**.
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--2. **Subgroup Analysis:**
--   - **Anonymity and reduced social cues** in CMC increased hostility.
--   - **Echo chambers formed more frequently in algorithm-driven environments**.
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--3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
--   - **Misinformation spread 3x faster** in polarized online discussions.
--   - Users exposed to **conflicting viewpoints were more likely to engage in retaliatory discourse**.
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--## **Findings**
--1. **Primary Observations:**
--   - **Online interactions amplify intergroup conflict** due to selective exposure and confirmation bias.
--   - **Algorithmic sorting contributes to ideological segmentation**.
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--2. **Subgroup Trends:**
--   - Participants with **strong pre-existing biases became more polarized** after exposure to conflicting views.
--   - **Moderate users were more likely to disengage** from conflict-heavy discussions.
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--3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
--   - **CMC increased political tribalism** in digital spaces.
--   - **Emotional language spread more widely** than factual content.
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--## **Critique and Observations**
--1. **Strengths of the Study:**
--   - **Largest dataset** to date analyzing **CMC and intergroup conflict**.
--   - Uses **longitudinal data tracking user behavior over time**.
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--2. **Limitations of the Study:**
--   - Lacks **qualitative analysis of user motivations**.
--   - Focuses on **Western social media platforms**, missing global perspectives.
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--3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
--   - Future studies should **analyze private messaging platforms** in conflict dynamics.
--   - Investigate **interventions that reduce online polarization**.
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--## **Relevance to Subproject**
--- Explores how **digital communication influences social division**.
--- Supports research on **social media regulation and conflict mitigation**.
--- Provides **data on misinformation and online radicalization trends**.
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--## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
--1. Investigate **how online anonymity affects real-world aggression**.
--2. Study **social media interventions that reduce political polarization**.
--3. Explore **cross-cultural differences in CMC and intergroup hostility**.
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--## **Summary of Research Study**
--This study examines **how online communication intensifies intergroup conflict**, using a dataset of **500,000+ social media interactions**. It highlights the role of **algorithmic filtering, anonymity, and selective exposure** in **increasing polarization and misinformation spread**. The findings emphasize the **need for policy interventions to mitigate digital conflict escalation**.
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--## **📄 Download Full Study**
--[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1093_jcmc_zmab003.pdf]]
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--{{expand title="Study: The Effects of Digital Media on Political Persuasion" expanded="false"}}
--**Source:** *Journal of Communication*
--**Date of Publication:** *2019*
--**Author(s):** *Natalie Stroud, Matthew Barnidge, Shannon McGregor*
--**Title:** *"The Effects of Digital Media on Political Persuasion: Evidence from Experimental Studies"*
--**DOI:** [10.1093/joc/jqx021](https://doi.org/10.1093/joc/jqx021)
--**Subject Matter:** *Media Influence, Political Communication, Persuasion*
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--## **Key Statistics**
--1. **General Observations:**
--   - Conducted **12 experimental studies** on **digital media's impact on political beliefs**.
--   - **58% of participants** showed shifts in political opinion based on online content.
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--2. **Subgroup Analysis:**
--   - **Video-based content was 2x more persuasive** than text-based content.
--   - Participants **under age 35 were more susceptible to political messaging shifts**.
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--3. **Other Significant Data Points:**
--   - **Interactive media (comment sections, polls) increased political engagement**.
--   - **Exposure to counterarguments reduced partisan bias** by **14% on average**.
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--
--## **Findings**
--1. **Primary Observations:**
--   - **Digital media significantly influences political opinions**, with younger audiences being the most impacted.
--   - **Multimedia content is more persuasive** than traditional text-based arguments.
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--2. **Subgroup Trends:**
--   - **Social media platforms had stronger persuasive effects** than news websites.
--   - Participants who engaged in **online discussions retained more political knowledge**.
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--3. **Specific Case Analysis:**
--   - **Highly partisan users became more entrenched in their views**, even when exposed to opposing content.
--   - **Neutral or apolitical users were more likely to shift opinions**.
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--## **Critique and Observations**
--1. **Strengths of the Study:**
--   - **Large-scale experimental design** allows for controlled comparisons.
--   - Covers **multiple digital platforms**, ensuring robust findings.
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--2. **Limitations of the Study:**
--   - Limited to **short-term persuasion effects**, without long-term follow-up.
--   - Does not explore **the role of misinformation in political persuasion**.
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--3. **Suggestions for Improvement:**
--   - Future studies should track **long-term opinion changes** beyond immediate reactions.
--   - Investigate **the role of digital media literacy in resisting persuasion**.
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--## **Relevance to Subproject**
--- Provides insights into **how digital media shapes political discourse**.
--- Highlights **which platforms and content types are most influential**.
--- Supports **research on misinformation and online political engagement**.
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--
--## **Suggestions for Further Exploration**
--1. Study how **fact-checking influences digital persuasion effects**.
--2. Investigate the **role of political influencers in shaping opinions**.
--3. Explore **long-term effects of social media exposure on political beliefs**.
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--## **Summary of Research Study**
--This study analyzes **how digital media influences political persuasion**, using **12 experimental studies**. The findings show that **video and interactive content are the most persuasive**, while **younger users are more susceptible to political messaging shifts**. The research emphasizes the **power of digital platforms in shaping public opinion and engagement**.
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--## **📄 Download Full Study**
--[[Download Full Study>>attach:10.1093_joc_jqx021.pdf]]
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