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Fandom and Polarization in Online Political Discussion

From Pop Culture to Politics

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The book explores the role of emotional investment in political perspectives as a driving force behind polarization in online discussions. Through three years of observational data from Facebook, along with interviews and surveys, the author argues for a shift from traditional rational discourse to an understanding of online behavior as a performance of self. This performance is fueled by affective connections to political identities, leading to irrational contributions and a tendency to 'other' opposing views, ultimately shaping how individuals engage in political debates.

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Fandom and Polarization in Online Political Discussion, Renee Barnes

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Erscheinungsdatum
2022
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Titel
Fandom and Polarization in Online Political Discussion
Untertitel
From Pop Culture to Politics
Sprache
Englisch
Autor*innen
Renee Barnes
Erscheinungsdatum
2022
Einband
Hardcover
Seitenzahl
180
ISBN13
9783031140389
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The book explores the role of emotional investment in political perspectives as a driving force behind polarization in online discussions. Through three years of observational data from Facebook, along with interviews and surveys, the author argues for a shift from traditional rational discourse to an understanding of online behavior as a performance of self. This performance is fueled by affective connections to political identities, leading to irrational contributions and a tendency to 'other' opposing views, ultimately shaping how individuals engage in political debates.