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Politicians' Use of Social Media
Thu, September 5, 12:00 to 1:30pm, Marriott Philadelphia Downtown, Franklin 10Session Submission Type: Created Panel
Session Description
Politicians use social media for various purposes, but primarily with the goal of gaining and maintaining political power and influence. The papers in this panel examine how and why politicians use social media.
Sub Unit
Individual Presentations
The Impact of Tweeting on Electoral Outcomes - Benjamin Burnley, Georgetown University
The Influence of Visual Appeals on Voters’ Feeling of Being Represented - Jana Boukemia, University of Basel
Understanding the Value of Floor Speeches in a Multimedia Environment - Myriam Shiran, Purdue University; Jasper Neath; Jake Stanton Truscott, University of Georgia; Bryce Dietrich, Purdue University
The Feedback Loop of Election Fundraising and Advocacy by Analyzing Tweets - Gun Young Park; MINKUNG JUNG; Jiyoung Park, Yonsei University; Young Seok Kim, University of Texas at Austin
Incivility on Twitter during the Election Campaign: Party Leaders under Fire - Sara Bentivegna, University of Rome "Sapienza"; Rossella Rega, University of Siena