Disziplin: Communication studies

Dark social media are communication services that cannot be viewed by third parties. They enable private and pseudonymous interactions that can often take on public dimensions and profoundly change our social discourse.

Can deliberately false, digital news reports (disinformation) influence the outcome of elections? Who spreads such false reports and what can be done about it?

Influencers are confronted with ethical challenges. In order to deal with these, the industry is developing its own ethical principles, which differ significantly from the principles that apply in journalism, advertising and public…

The internet opens up new potential for political participation – but many citizens do not take advantage of these opportunities. Gamification and serious games can encourage participation through playful incentives.

Social bots influence political discourse in social media. Find out how they shape opinions and what strategies exist to minimize their effects.

How can nudging increase the willingness to donate data? The article sheds light on current research, ethical nudge design and the potential of data donation for scientific progress and social innovation.