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The Role of Law in Protecting Minors from Stress Caused by Social Media
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to analyse the role of law in protecting minors from the stress derived from the use of social networks. The research employed a quantitative approach with a non-experimental, cross-sectional design. Statistical analysis techniques were applied using the mediation and moderation model proposed by PROCESS in SPSS. The sample consisted of 8,350 participants, incorporating mediating variables such as knowledge of digital laws and implementation of regulations, and moderating variables such as parental supervision and access to devices.Findings indicated that law significantly influences knowledge of digital laws (β = 0.234, p < 0.001) and implementation of regulations (β = 0.189, p < 0.001), which, in turn, impacts social network use (β = 0.482, p < 0.001). In addition, parental supervision (β = 0.134, p < 0.001) and access to devices (β = 0.152, p < 0.001) were found to moderate these relationships, amplifying the positive effects of legal and educational norms. The general linear regression model obtained a coefficient of determination of R² = 0.465, indicating a robust explanatory model. In conclusion, the study has implications for better regulation of digital environments, as well as for the promotion of digital education, underpinning the basis on which the legal framework is structured
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Studies in Media and Communication, Vol. 13, No. 2
Get PDFStudies in Media and Communication (SMC) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether SMC publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 13 Number 2 Abel Suing, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, EcuadorAina Fernàndez Aragonès, TecnocampusUPF, SpainAlem Febri Sonni, Hasanuddin University, IndonesiaAlma Karasaliu, Fan S Noli University, AlbaniaAmie Jones, University of Georgia, USAAnsar Suherman, Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton, IndonesiaAyşe Aslı Sezgin, Çukurova University, TurkeyBernard Naledzani Rasila, University of Venda, South AfricaCaitlin McLaughlin, St. Francis Xavier University, CanadaCamelia Cmeciu, Danubius University of Galati, RomaniaCarlos Serrano, University of Seville, SpainChimeng Patrick Lai, University of Saint Joseph, MacaoCormac McNamara, Northeast Normal University, ChinaDomingo AlbarracínVivo, Universidad de Murcia, SpainDonka Petrova, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, BulgariaElsa Simões, Fernando Pessoa University, PortugalElsir Ali Saad Mohamed, Umm Al Quwain University, UAEEnas Mohammed Alqodsi, United Arab Emirates University, UAEEva Solomon, University of Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaEvjonda Pylli, “Fan S. Noli” University, AlbaniaFerit Hysa, Dardania College, AlbaniaFred Fang, South China Normal University, ChinaGiorgio Poletti, University of Ferrara, ItalyGordana Lesinger, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University in Osijek, CroatiaHarisur Rahman, North South University, BangladeshHerman, Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, IndonesiaHsu Thiri Zaw, National Management Degree College, MyanmarHyacinth Balediata Bangero, University of San Agustin, PhilippinesJiagui Li, Macao Polytechnic University, MacaoJianbo Hou, Xi'an International Studies University, ChinaJosé SixtoGarcía, University of Santiago de Compostela, SpainLana Batinić, Catholic University of Croatia, CroatiaLucia Zbihlejová, University of Presov, SlovakiaMarco Guglielmi, University of Padova, ItalyMaría Guadalupe Venteño, National Autonomous University of Mexico, MexicoMarta Rizo García, Universidad Autónoma de la Ciudad de México, MexicoMartial Agbor Fanga, The University of Religions and Denominations, IranMatthias Degen, Westphalian University of Applied Sciences, GermanyMohammad Zamroni, Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University, IndonesiaNingyang Chen, Soochow University, ChinaPablo Úrbez, Universidad Villanueva, SpainPeerawat Tanintaraarj, Stamford International University, ThailandPeggy Peattie, University of San Diego, USAPhilemon Bantimaroudis, University of Cyprus, CyprusRafiza Luziani Varão Ribeiro Carvalho, University of Brasilia, BrazilRaluca Gheorghe, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, RomaniaRamez Abuhasirah, Middle East University, JordanRanda A. Makled, Beijing University of Technology, ChinaRebeca SuarezAlvarez, Rey Juan Carlos University, SpainSantiago Gallur, Instituto Tecnológico de Snato Domingo, DominicanSarah Min, Dalton State College, USASeverin Mbog, University of Douala, CameroonStefan Markov, Sofia University, BulgariaSunil Belladi, Symbiosis Centre for Media & Communication (SCMC), IndiaThaïs de Mendonça Jorge, University of Brasilia, BrazilVladimir Dosev, University of EconomicsVarna, BulgariaWasin Praditsilp, Thaksin University, ThailandWilly Stéphane Abondo Ndo, Université libre de Bruxelles, BelgiumXiao Li, Hubei Institute of Fine Arts, ChinaXiaoyan Wang, Universiti Putra Malaysia, MalaysiaYoung Joon Lim, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, USAYudie Aprianto, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta, IndonesiaYuhan Wang, Guangdong University of Technology, ChinaZeinab Abulhul, George Mason University, USAZeynep Genel, İstanbul Okan University, Turkey Patricia JohnsonEditorial AssistantOn behalf of,The Editorial Board of Studies in Media and CommunicationRedfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USATel: 1-503-828-0536 ext. 502E-mail: [email protected]: http://smc.redfame.co
Brand Love in the Scroll Economy: Emotional Dimensions of Online Consumer–Brand Engagement
Get PDFSocial media marketing has emerged as the most popular and highly effective marketing communication strategy for brands worldwide. Engagement and Reach are the new go-to solutions for start-ups and established brands. The study tactically analyses how social media engagement nurtures consumers’ love for brands and how much of a role brand love plays in the consumer-brand social media relationship. The study employs a close-ended, undisguised and structured questionnaire to collect data from a sample of 810 young individuals in Delhi NCR. Data analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics 25 version, which used Spearman’s correlation coefficient statistic. Findings indicate that active participation behaviours such as brand content creation have strong ties with emotional brand attachment, suggesting deeper affective involvement. The study offers a nuanced understanding of the importance of emotional brands in social media spaces and contributes a multi-theoretical perspective of brand love, self-determination, social cognitive and social exchange theory. Brands using these insights to seek and nurture loyalty and advocacy within digital ecosystems could inform emotionally calibrated engagement strategies
The Impact of Digital Corporate Social Responsibility on Brand Awareness and Brand Image
Get PDFDigitalization has transformed brands' corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives into a strategic communication tool by transitioning them to an online environment. This study examines the effects of digital corporate social responsibility (DCSR) dimensions on brand awareness and image. The study involved 822 participants, specifically students from Mersin and Ordu Universities, all of whom are social media users and customers in the banking sector. The data collected were analyzed using IBM SPSS and AMOS statistical software. The results indicate that aspects of DCSR, including digital ethical and legal responsibility, digital social responsibility, and digital philanthropy, influence brand awareness and image. Effective use of digital platforms enables brands to communicate their social responsibility initiatives to a wider audience, potentially increasing brand awareness and image by positively influencing consumer perception. Thus, brands' engagement in corporate social responsibility initiatives in the digital realm, along with their alignment to similar communication strategies, can influence their brand awareness and image
An Exploration into the Contemporary Development in the Realm of Aesthetic Education from the Perspective of New Media
Get PDFThe present research study sought to explore the contemporary development in the realm of ‘Aesthetic Education’ from the perspective of ‘new Media’. On the same vein, the study further aimed to identify the importance of aesthetic education in the holistic development of an individual's personality, clarify the goals, functions, and methods of aesthetic education, and finally determine the key roles of the ‘New Media’ in fostering the educational process. The current research study utilized the ‘Descriptive Approach’, as it is one of the research methods that is specialized in the process of research and investigation about societal, and educational phenomena. The study found that individuals with a greater understanding of 'New Media Literacy' tend to have a stronger appreciation for aesthetic matters and experience less confusion. In contrast, individuals with lower levels of new media literacy exhibit less interest in aesthetics and are more prone to confusion. The possession of 'New Media Literacy' is of utmost importance for students in today's world as it significantly impacts cognitive processes. Such knowledge is considered highly beneficial for creating effective designs and providing an effective learning environment. It can be also utilized to improve media aesthetics education in the future
Effects of Corruption and Economic Freedom on Total Factor Productivity in Middle- and High-Income Countries
Get PDFThis study aims to verify the effects of corruption (CPI), economic freedom (EF), and the interaction between these two variables (CPI×EF) on the growth of Total Factor Productivity (TFP) in middle and high-income countries from 1995 to 2019, using a two-step system GMM method for panel data. The results show that reduced perceived corruption and greater economic freedom are positively associated with TFP growth. However, the interaction term has a negative coefficient associated with TFP, suggesting that in countries with high levels of corruption and low economic freedom, which is often found in middle-income countries, implementing anti-corruption policies along with incentives for economic liberalization is a factor of great relevance to achieve higher productivity gains
Influence of Visual Communication Used in Designing Cultural Products on the Purchase Behavior of Consumers: A case of Chengde Mountain Resort Museum
Get PDFVisual communication attributes significantly enhance the perceived values of products in the market economy. However, the effectiveness of the strategies on influencing purchase intentions in the context of museum cultural products calls for in-depth research. The research paper aims to analyze the influence of the visual communication attributes, when used in designing museum cultural products, on visitor experiences and purchase intentions towards their replicas. The study utilizes the backdrop of the deconstructed theory of planned behavior to analyze the data from existing literary sources and visitor reviews. The study employs the qualitative research design, whereby the case study strategy has guided the research findings. The study undertakes the case of the Chengde Mountain Resort Museum to trace the influence that the visual communication strategy used in designing the cultural products has on purchase behavior. To that end, the thematic analysis of the findings indicates that the visual communication attributes used in designing the cultural products of the Chengde Mountain Resort Museum have a significant and positive impact on visitor experience and purchase intentions. The study deduces that visual communication strategies not only include the designing of cultural products but also the use of other factors, such as the incorporation of VR technology and natural elements as well. The attributes, such as signs that resemble the historical, imperial, or regional identity of the public, influence the cognitive and normative faculties of human personality. These persuade the visitors to desire the replicas of cultural products. However, the study is limited to being conducted at a small scale and is indicative of extensive and comparative research in the future
Determinants of Effective CSR Strategy Implementation in Sports Organisations
Get PDFThis paper explores the determinants of effective Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy implementation within sports organisations in the eThekwini region. Sport serves as a powerful tool for bridging social and economic disparities, fostering unity, and promoting gender and racial equality. Previous research indicates that hosting sporting events can create employment opportunities and generate economic benefits (Valeri, 2019). The increasing focus on leveraging sports for CSR purposes calls for an understanding of the factors influencing implementation. Through a qualitative research approach, this study identifies determining factors for successful CSR implementation, drawing on insights from four sports organisations. This study illustrates that successful CSR implementation can be attained through a high level of CSR awareness, organisational embeddedness, effective communication with stakeholders, continuous evaluation, and the strategic leveraging of specific organisational strengths. Overall, the research contributes to existing literature clarifying the dynamics of CSR in sports organisations and the factors that influence effective implementation of CSR strategies
Bringing Numbers to Life through Numeracy Literacy: Practical Use of E-Comic Media in Early Education
Get PDFThis research aims to develop and assess the effectiveness of e-comic media as a literacy-numeracy learning tool for early childhood education, specifically in helping children distinguish letters b, d, and p. This study employed a research and development (R&D) approach using the Borg and Gall model. The media were validated by early childhood experts, linguists, users (teachers), and media experts, followed by field implementation in PAUD Pembina 7 Ternate City. The participants included 25 children aged 5–6 years, selected based on their difficulty recognizing the targeted letters. Expert validation results showed high feasibility, with average scores of 84% (material experts), 93.4% (linguist), 95.4% (teachers), and 82% (media expert), indicating that the media met the developmental, linguistic, and technical criteria. Field trials, including limited and operational tests, showed strong student engagement, with response scores of 83.71% and 88.86%, respectively, in limited trials, and 90.02% in the operational test. The children showed enthusiasm, understood the storyline, and were able to differentiate letters effectively after viewing. These findings suggest that e-comic media is an effective, engaging, and developmentally appropriate tool for improving early literacy and numeracy. The use of animated storytelling, visual cues, and moral values in videos supports both cognitive and character development in young learners. This study recommends integrating multimedia learning tools in early education and encourages further development and research on similar digital media for broader educational contexts
Preparing Real-world Professionals: Integrating Translation, Sustainability, and Digital Media in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Education
Get PDFInnovative pedagogical approaches are essential in fostering environmentally conscious professionals who can successfully deal with complex, real-world challenges. This paper investigates how integrating themes of sustainability into an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) course enhances students' four competencies (4Cs; critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication) while strengthening linguistic and professional skills. First-year students pursuing a degree in marketing at Fan S. Noli University engaged in bilingual translation tasks and digital content creation, using Instagram to create, translate, and share sustainability messages and MURAL for collaborative problem-solving. A pre- and post-course survey assessed students’ evolving perceptions of sustainability and skill development. Findings among others indicate that translation reinforced comprehension, social media fostered engagement, and interdisciplinary digital tools enhanced critical thinking and communication skills. These results highlight the pedagogical benefits of integrating translation and social media into ESP curricula to develop multilingual professionals with a strong awareness of sustainability