Ups and downs on r/science-exploring the dynamics of science communication on Reddit

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作者
Kaiser, Jonas [1 ,2 ]
Faehnrich, Birte [3 ]
Heintz, Laura [4 ]
机构
[1] Suffolk Univ, Boston, MA USA
[2] Harvard Univ, Berkman Klein Ctr Internet Soc, Boston, MA USA
[3] Free Univ Berlin, Inst Media & Commun Studies, Berlin, Germany
[4] Johannes Gutenberg Univ Mainz, Inst Publizist, Mainz, Germany
来源
JCOM-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE COMMUNICATION | 2023年 / 22卷 / 02期
关键词
Popularization of science and technology; Public understanding of science and technology; PUBLIC COMMUNICATION; MASS-MEDIA; ONLINE; ENGAGEMENT; NEWS; SCIENTISTS; NEWSPAPERS; DISCOURSE; COVERAGE; YOUTUBE;
D O I
10.22323/2.22020208
中图分类号
G2 [信息与知识传播];
学科分类号
05 ; 0503 ;
摘要
This exploratory study analyzed user-generated science communication on Reddit from May 2007 to October 2018 (n = 694.147 posts). We used automated content analyses and topic modelling to explore patterns that the user-generated communication exhibits. Results indicate that science communication on r/science refers to a broad range of different topics and disciplines. Specific upvote features of Reddit result in increased attention to sources and topics. Especially, social media sources and content that is self-referential to Reddit lead to high controversy in discussions.
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