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Nuances of Sexual Consent: Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?

... informal forms of consent education, we also conducted media content analyses of popular movies and pornography [9,10]. These studies ... education, young people should also be taught media literacy skills to be able to critically reflect on the sexual interactions ... / more

Viral and harmful: Violence in media and its impact on empathy

... Research shows that consuming violent content on social media often does not provoke the intense emotions one might expect. Instead ... Therefore, they need effective protective measures: media literacy education, the ability to find, understand, and critically evaluate ... / more

Covert control: How political elites and influencers use manipulation on social media

... like politicians and political influencers on social media demonstrates their power and sway over public discourse today. But ... maintain power ? This article explores how the current media landscape is dominated by political influencers and elites, making it ... / more

The viral power of migrant crime messaging: Fear, emotion, and algorithms

... migrant crime continue to circulate widely across social media platforms. This article examines how emotional triggers, psychological ... amplified and reinforced [8]. In the absence of media literacy , the capacity to question sources, recognize bias, and decode media ... / more

Digital moral distortion: How social media can negatively shape our judgement of right and wrong

... Editorial Assistant: Elena Benini Social media is far more than a tool for communication, it is a digital social ... do exist. One approach is the use of digital literacy programs. These offer means to educate users about the pitfalls and ... / more