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Fandom and Polarization in Online Political Discussion
From Pop Culture to Politics
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The book explores the role of emotional investment in political perspectives as a driving force behind polarization in online discussions. Through three years of observational data from Facebook, along with interviews and surveys, the author argues for a shift from traditional rational discourse to an understanding of online behavior as a performance of self. This performance is fueled by affective connections to political identities, leading to irrational contributions and a tendency to 'other' opposing views, ultimately shaping how individuals engage in political debates.
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Fandom and Polarization in Online Political Discussion, Renee Barnes
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- 2022
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- Title
- Fandom and Polarization in Online Political Discussion
- Subtitle
- From Pop Culture to Politics
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Renee Barnes
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 180
- ISBN13
- 9783031140389
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- The book explores the role of emotional investment in political perspectives as a driving force behind polarization in online discussions. Through three years of observational data from Facebook, along with interviews and surveys, the author argues for a shift from traditional rational discourse to an understanding of online behavior as a performance of self. This performance is fueled by affective connections to political identities, leading to irrational contributions and a tendency to 'other' opposing views, ultimately shaping how individuals engage in political debates.