The latest Newhouse Impact research roundup also covers more about teenagers’ media use-and how it impacts gender expression, sexual choices and more.
Many scholars have noted that education on media literacy is increasingly important as social and digital media become bigger parts of people’s lives.
On a recent episode of “Newhouse Impact,” Newhouse Communications Professor Dr. Srivi Ramasubramanian and Mass Communications Doctoral Student Shannon Burth expand the notion of media literacy beyond simply understanding the more about the media we consume. Their research also examines the ability to use media, to act and be empowered, and their importance as tools for social justice. They further include understanding the spread of AI and algorithms that increasingly control what is presented in various media.
Listen to the full show by visiting the WAER episode page.
Also listen to: How are media influencing teens and their sexual choices and behaviors?
Teenagers’ use of media – especially social media – is the topic of much debate. Research shows media use is having an impact on teens and their sexuality, things such as gender identity, expression, and their sexual choices.
On this episode, Dr. Rebecca Ortiz, advertising associate professor at the Newhouse School, shares her investigations into teenagers’ media use, in advance of a new book coming out. The work can help inform messages shared through media about teenagers’ health and sexual health.
Scheduled for Aug. 1-2 at the Newhouse School, this year’s Newhouse Impact Summit is titled “Advances and Opportunities in Immersive Storytelling Technologies.” The conference will feature speakers from around the world presenting their innovative and provocative creative and scholarly work on the past, present and future of storytelling through extended reality technologies.
Check out the Newhouse Impact Summit Schedule
G. Douglas Barrett has been selected as an ASPI Fellow.
Bob Papper and Keren Anderson published reports on RTDNA on their research on radio staffing, local TV news staffing and TV news salaries.
Raiana de Carvalho, Martina Santia and Srivi Ramasubramanian authored a research paper titled “Framing the Yanomami: decolonial analysis of U.S coverage of Indigenous people in Brazil during COVID-19.”
Raiana de Carvalho authored a research paper titled “Remembering Marielle Franco: Haunting online presence and the memorialization of resistance on social media.”
Shannon Burth and Srivi Ramasubramanian authored a research paper called “Mapping media literacy impact in the U.S.: a review of literature and call for equity.”
Martina Santia and Jodi Upton authored a research paper titled “Promoting Coaches on Instagram: A Content Analysis of Posts Featuring NCAA Division I Coaches of Women’s Sports”
Josh Darr was quoted in an article discussing the first presidential debate of 2024.
The Newhouse Emerging Technologies Faculty Fellowship program recognized Newhouse School faculty seeking to incorporate emerging technologies into their curriculum.
Syracuse University’s Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship launched a new poll that measures attitudes toward civic engagement, democracy and news and information, as well as a searchable database and a new report that tracks “inauthentic influencers.”