The Local Connection Crisis: New Data on What Communities Need
The Center for Media Engagement collaborated with New_ Public to understand which local digital spaces are used by whom, how they are used and perceived, and how people feel about their local community.
Connective Posts: A New Approach to Political Conversations on Social Media
Exploring the use of “connective language” as a way to help people better connect with each other and enjoy their online experience.
Quotes and Credibility: How Storytelling Approaches Shape Perceptions Across Party Lines
Given the diminishing trust in U.S. news media, especially among political conservatives, the Center for Media Engagement set out to examine whether certain storytelling approaches affect people’s perceptions of credibility and bias.
Power Struggles: Texans’ Thoughts On The AI Data Center Boom and Its Environmental Impacts
While public opinion about AI is mixed, Americans’ primary concerns revolve around issues of displaced jobs and data privacy. This study is one of the first to explore public attitudes related to AI and its environmental impact.
Bridging Divides Research, Journalism
Can Solidarity Reporting Boost News Story Credibility?
Examining whether covering social justice issues using a solidarity reporting approach increases perceptions of news story credibility.
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Connective Democracy: A New Approach to Fighting P...
In a special issue of Social Media + Society, CME researchers curate a collection of scholarly articles that explore connective democracy. Read More
Can Solidarity Reporting Boost News Story Credibil...
Examining whether covering social justice issues using a solidarity reporting approach increases perceptions of news story credibility. Read More
Anti-Disinformation Laws: Democratic Backsliding &...
A look at how ‘anti-disinformation’ laws exist within continuums of democratic backsliding that produce chilling effects. Read More
Bridging Divides on Social Media: A New Approach D...
Examining a novel approach to identifying “connective language” that brings people together on social media. Read More
Navigating Election Prep in Battleground Areas: Ne...
As Election Day approaches, how are newsrooms tasked with covering contentious races handling the pressure? 10 editors at newsrooms in battleground districts or states to learn more about the opportunities and challenges they face. Read More
Generative Artificial Intelligence and Elections
The Center for Media Engagement investigates GenAI’s role before, during, and after several key global elections in 2024. Read More
Front Porch Forum: Fostering Civic Engagement and ...
Public-friendly digital spaces where people feel welcome, make connections, build understanding, and work together can seem elusive. This work builds on our Civic Signals project to investigate how members of Vermont’s Front Porch Forum perceive the platform. Read More
The State of Science Reporting in Today’s Di...
A survey of journalists and scientists to better understand their experiences in the production of science news. Read More
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