Effects of network heterogeneity on social media on opinion polarization among South Koreans: Focusing on fear and political orientation
- 주제(키워드) Fearfulness , network heterogeneity , political orientations , public opinion survey , social media
- 관리정보기술 faculty
- 등재 SSCI, SCOPUS
- 발행기관 SAGE Publications Ltd
- 발행년도 2020
- URI http://www.dcollection.net/handler/ewha/000000169448
- 본문언어 영어
- Published As https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1748048518820499
- 저작권 이화여자대학교 논문은 저작권에 의해 보호받습니다.
초록/요약
Recent studies have shown mixed findings regarding the relationship between network heterogeneity on social media and opinion polarization. Focusing on individual-level variables (i.e., individuals' political orientation, fear of a risky situation, and fear of an out-group), the objective of this study was to investigate opinion polarization over North Korean issues that have brought out threats to South Koreans and tangled with political orientations in the nation. Our analysis indicated that network heterogeneity on social media could decrease polarization. Moderation effects of political orientation and fear of political opponents in the relationship between network heterogeneity and polarization were also found. Findings of this study extend previous discussions regarding the relationship between network heterogeneity and polarization in the context of social media by concentrating on North Korea's threatening situation. © The Author(s) 2019.
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