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A Third Wave of Selective Exposure Research? The Challenges Posed by Hyperpartisan News on Social Media

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Summary:Hyperpartisan news on social media presents new challenges for selective exposure theory. These challenges are substantial enough to usher in a new era—a third wave—of selective exposure research. In this essay, we trace the history of the first two waves of research in order to better understand the current situation. We then assess the implications of recent developments for selective exposure research.
Main Authors:Barnidge, Matthew
Other Authors:Peacock, Cynthia
Subject:democracy; hyperpartisan news; political communication; populism; public sphere; selective exposure; social media
Year:2019
Country:Portugal
Document type:article
Access type:unknown
Associated institution:Cogitatio Press
Language:English
Origin:Media and Communication
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Summary:Hyperpartisan news on social media presents new challenges for selective exposure theory. These challenges are substantial enough to usher in a new era—a third wave—of selective exposure research. In this essay, we trace the history of the first two waves of research in order to better understand the current situation. We then assess the implications of recent developments for selective exposure research.