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The Cognitive-Mediation Model and the Spiral of Silence Theory: Testing Opinion Expression About the Issues of Women’s Freedoms and Dual-Nationality in Kuwait
February 28, 2025 KST
The Cognitive-Mediation Model and the Spiral of Silence Theory: Testing Opinion Expression About the Issues of Women’s Freedoms and Dual-Nationality in Kuwait
Ali AlkandariEdward FrederickAhmad AlsaberHusain MuradAhmad AlshallalAli Dashti

Two surveys from Kuwait consider how the cognitive mediation model and two components of the spiral of silence (fear of social isolation and opinion congruency) affect how people share opinions.

A Multi-Modal Discourse Analysis of #NoToJeepneyPhaseout Posts: Framing and Social Dynamics
February 28, 2025 KST
A Multi-Modal Discourse Analysis of #NoToJeepneyPhaseout Posts: Framing and Social Dynamics
Nikko Visperas

A multi-modal discourse analysis of posts related to #NoToJeepneyPhaseout, campaigning to save this mode of transportation, unveiled frames indicating exclusion and oppression and showing unification, compassion, heroization, and cultural retention.

Why Does Netflix Syndrome Occur: A Study on the Effect of Content Choice Deferral on Stress
February 28, 2025 KST
Why Does Netflix Syndrome Occur: A Study on the Effect of Content Choice Deferral on Stress
Hun KimJong Hwan ChoiTantan Bao

Content overload can make people take a long time to decide what to watch on Netflix, leading to stress.

Understanding the Perceptions of Asian University Students Toward Thai Tourism Destinations: The Cases of Phuket and Pattaya
February 28, 2025 KST
Understanding the Perceptions of Asian University Students Toward Thai Tourism Destinations: The Cases of Phuket and Pattaya
Kanyika ShawNutthapon JitprapaiJantima Kheokao

A survey of university students from seven Asian countries shows that information exposure significantly affects visitation intentions, both directly and indirectly, with familiarity serving as a critical mediator.

February 28, 2025 KST
Social Media Influencers as a Catalyst for Political Activism in Pakistan: An Analysis of Trust and Opinion Building Functions
Fakhta ZeibSobia Shahzad

This study explores the connection between following social media influencers (SMIs) and their followers’ trust in them for opinion building., using a survey and two focus group discussions.

February 28, 2025 KST
Decoding Pro-Environmental Behaviors in China Through Values and the Theory of Planned Behavior
Lijun LuoWonkyung Kim

A survey in China showed attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control are positively related to people’s intention to develop pro-environmental behavior towards climate change.

Public Acceptance of AI Robots: A Power Distance Perspective and Contributory Factors
November 30, 2024 KST
Public Acceptance of AI Robots: A Power Distance Perspective and Contributory Factors
Tsuey-Ping LeeShih-Chien ChangDing-Yu JiangShih-che Tang

A survey in Taiwan show people are more accepting of robotic civil servants, compared to AI physicians, and least accepting of AI police officers.

Reactions to School Violence in an Online Newspaper: A Thematic Analysis of VnExpress Users’ Comments
November 30, 2024 KST
Reactions to School Violence in an Online Newspaper: A Thematic Analysis of VnExpress Users’ Comments
Manh Hung DoanVu Diep Le

An analysis of 4,364 comments extracted from 36 news articles from Vietnam show nine types of reactions, offering valuable insights into the societal dynamics of school violence.

Exposure to Cross-Cutting Information on Social Media and Perceived Political Polarization
November 30, 2024 KST
Exposure to Cross-Cutting Information on Social Media and Perceived Political Polarization
Chang Sup Park

A survey from South Korea shows exposure to cross-cutting political information in social media is associated with lower levels of perceived polarization, but it is offset by high political interest.

How Should Individual-Level Economic Voting Studies Measure Perceptions? A Meta-Analysis
November 30, 2024 KST
How Should Individual-Level Economic Voting Studies Measure Perceptions? A Meta-Analysis
Arya Budi

A meta-analysis of studies gives us a strong reason to use sociotropic evaluation rather than pocketbook evaluation and more utilization of retrospective judgment than prospective.

August 31, 2024 KST
Parasocial Relationships With Live Streamers: Evidence From South Korea and the United States
Heysung LeeYibing SunHernando Rojas

South Korean and U.S. surveys show live streaming exposure, engagement during a live stream, and perceived homophily of attitudes are positively related to perceptions of parasocial relationships with live streamers.

August 31, 2024 KST
The Transformation of Korean Drama Discourse in Malaysia in the OTT Era
Kihyung BaeSungah HongSungmin Lee

An analysis of 14 Malaysian newspapers highlights the dynamic nature of the Korean Wave discourse in Malaysia and its evolution in response to the changing media landscape and socio-economic factors.