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Focusing on the emotional aspects of political discourse, the book explores how a fan-like commitment to political views fuels polarization in online discussions. Through three years of Facebook observations, interviews, and surveys, the author argues that participants engage in a performance of self, prioritizing identity over rational debate. This affective investment leads to a need to assert one's perspective and dismiss opposing views, challenging traditional notions of deliberative political discussion. The insights call for a reevaluation of how we understand political engagement in the digital age.
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Fandom and Polarization in Online Political Discussion, Renee Barnes
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- 2023
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- Subtitle
- From Pop Culture to Politics
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Renee Barnes
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 180
- ISBN13
- 9783031140419
- Series
- Rating
- 5 out of 5
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- Focusing on the emotional aspects of political discourse, the book explores how a fan-like commitment to political views fuels polarization in online discussions. Through three years of Facebook observations, interviews, and surveys, the author argues that participants engage in a performance of self, prioritizing identity over rational debate. This affective investment leads to a need to assert one's perspective and dismiss opposing views, challenging traditional notions of deliberative political discussion. The insights call for a reevaluation of how we understand political engagement in the digital age.