Researching the audiences of mass media in the current context of communication explosion
Researching the audience of mass media is one of the fundamental content, which grasp the attention of researchers in the field of journalism, communication and communication sociology. This article discussed the new characteristics of the “audience” in the current context of communication explosion. On such foundation, it discussed the new issues in the method and techniques for researching audience of the mass media.
Source: Journal of Political Theory and Communications, no 8 (2020).
Forecasting the negative impacts of the big data era on political and social issues
Forecasting the negative impacts of the big data era on political and social issues
Abstract: Nowadays, big data strongly affects all aspects of social life. It profoundly changes the way humans exist daily and hourly. The article makes some predictions about the negative impacts of the data era on socio-political issues such as the risk of data monopoly and digital dictatorship, liberty loss, mass unemployment, personalized discrimination, and biological inequality. These consequences never appeared in previous societies, so there is a need for distinctive solutions and humanity’s unity.
Traditional and modern family values pursued by young adults in the current context (A study of students in Hanoi)
Traditional and modern family values pursued by young adults in the current context (A study of students in Hanoi)
Abstract: On analyzing survey data among 260 student participants related to their perspectives on marriage and family values, this article elucidates the traditional and modern family values that young people support and aspire to in the current context. The research results show that the desire to marry and start a family remains a prevalent trend among students. The majority of students choose to selectively embrace positive traditional values from Vietnamese families while tending to reject outdated values. Furthermore, the younger generation also adopts modern family values that align with the evolving characteristics and trends in society.
External Information activities for foreigners in Vietnam today
External Information activities for foreigners in Vietnam today
Abstract: External Information activities for foreigners in Vietnam are a significant part of Vietnam's general External Information efforts, aiming to provide foreigners in Vietnam with a positive perception, attitude, and behavior towards Vietnam. With their close proximity and access to the foreign target audience, External Information activities for foreigners in Vietnam play a crucial role in enhancing Vietnam's image in various aspects, elevating Vietnam's status on the international stage, attracting effective foreign investment, and receiving positive feedback from foreign tourists. This article elucidates the characteristics of key target groups, the methods and entities engaged in external information aimed at these target groups in today's reality.
Decoding Amartya Sen's notion of identity
Decoding Amartya Sen's notion of identity
Abstract: Amartya Sen (born in 1933) is an Indian philosopher and economist, currently a professor at Harvard University in the United States. His notion of "identity" is elaborated in the book "Identity and violence: The illusion of destiny”. Amartya Sen's ideas about identity and violence contribute to explaining past and present conflicts while offering insights for building a more inclusive, peaceful, and all-encompassing world.
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