IS_LT 9467 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Information Seeking, Social Influence, Crystallization
18 May 2020
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Crystallization model- explains how social media influences perceived reality: perception of reality begins with exposure to information through various channels, including mainstream media, social media (e. g. , social network sites, blogs), and individuals in social networks. Shared reality- how people are influenced by their network. Participatory divide- similar access but divide in buy in. Social influence theories- people are affected of others perceptions regardless if they are correct. Findings of social news consumption and shared reality- among social networks individual conform and comply through communication. This act creates a shared reality among members of a social network. Generational divide in social news consumption- so use is leveling and approaching the 89% of millennials. Characterizations of traditional journalism- clear demarcation between producer and consumer. Characterizations of online news- no deadlines, news never leaves producer entirely. Why is it hard to study news stories online- many studies have focused on the news site not news story.
