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Research on new media use and behavior examines how new media technologies are adapted in everyday life. This includes studying the structural features of technologies and content as well as the social, cultural, psychological, economic and political uses and consequences of new media. Policy analyses that address the diffusion of new media and related legal issues are also pursued by this group. The uses and behavior emphasis of the lab intersects with numerous other areas, in particular digital culture, presence and the new media performance laboratory. The immersive nature of new media suggests profound implications on individual and cultural behaviors. Also, the individual uses of new media are continually expanding into arenas of deep self-expression, and experimentation.
Analysis of privacy statements online
Fernback/Papacharissi
As a general inquiry into how consumers respond to online privacy statements, this project involves a content and discourse analysis of portal privacy statements. General characteristics of privacy statements will be measured first, focusing on statement structure and credibility. Following this quantitative measurement, qualitative analysis of a smaller sample will be pursued to illuminate quantitative findings and understand the overall nature and effectiveness of these statements.
User Survey of Attitudes Toward Online and Off-line Media Content
Mendelson/Papacharissi
Comparison, using survey research, of user expectations from and predispositions toward online and offline content, especially as presented via the Internet and more traditional media (TV, radio, print). Attitudes surveyed will have to do with privacy, intellectual property, pricing, content presentation and structure expectations.
Uses of Online News Sources During Crises (Focus on 9.11 Terrorist Attacks)
Mendelson/Papacharissi
Comparison, using content analysis methodology, of news site content on the day of these terrorist attacks. Couched in previous literature of media use for communication during national/international crises, this study looks at written reports, visuals, headlines, titles, and other elements of online news to understand how online news sites responded at a time of crisis.
Analysis of Usability and Effectiveness of Web Graphics
Mendelson
This content analysis the graphics used on Web pages for how effectively they communicate usability information to users.
Credibility Perceptions of Syndicated Online Content
Mendelson
This experiment examines perceived credibility of news organizations and corporate Web sites using syndicated Web content.
Democracy Interface Project
Mendelson
This study will examine ways of making political issues like the state budget more useable for citizens.
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