Communication and the Public 創(chuàng)刊于2016年春季，由浙江大學(xué)和SAGE聯(lián)合出版，面向全球發(fā)行，是中國大陸新聞傳播學(xué)科第一本真正同行評議的英文學(xué)術(shù)期刊。自創(chuàng)刊以來，本刊共舉辦八次“傳播與公共”國際學(xué)術(shù)研討會，在國內(nèi)外學(xué)術(shù)界引起廣泛關(guān)注。目前，本刊分別于2018年、2019年被Scopus和ESCI數(shù)據(jù)庫收錄，并在2022年獲得法國傳播學(xué)期刊評級，被收錄在法國信息傳播學(xué)核心期刊索引和核心隊列。從2023年9月起，本刊正式轉(zhuǎn)為OA期刊，全面開放獲取。

International communication: On the significance of borders in the digital borderless world

—— Radhika Desai and Yu Hong

Abstract 

In Spring 2024, I met Radhika Desai for the first time at the London School of Economics and Political Science when we both held visiting positions at the Department of International Development as invited scholarly visitors. Although I had not expected her presence, I immediately recognized her after having been a reader of her works on geopolitical economy when developing my own ideas about the political economy of Chinese media and communications. I introduced myself and started talking with her, first at a coffee shop, then in a small office inside LSE’s Connaught House, and later at the Marx Memorial Library in London for a book launch party. Prompted by my questions rooted in the field of media and communication, Radhika Desai shared ideas from her newly published book, Capitalism, Coronavirus, and War: A Geopolitical Economy (Routledge, 2023), which is being translated into Chinese, her critiques about imperialism, globalization and essentially the world order after decades of neoliberalism, and, furthermore, her hopes for China, BRICS, and, ultimately, for the political left. Now, these conversations are turned into a dialogue piece, and with it I hope Communication and the Public readers will sense my gains from Radhika Desai, that is, to paraphrase from the famous line from the Communist Manifesto, in the digital age when all that is solid melts into ostensibly immaterial communication, man/woman is at last compelled to face with sober senses the real conditions of life and his or her relations with their kind.

2024年春季，我在倫敦政治經(jīng)濟學(xué)院的國際發(fā)展系與拉迪卡·德賽（Radhika Desai）首次見面，當時我們都作為受邀學(xué)者訪問該系。雖然我并沒有預(yù)料到她的出現(xiàn)，但作為她地緣政治經(jīng)濟學(xué)著作的讀者，我立即認出了她，這些作品在我發(fā)展關(guān)于中國媒體與傳播的政治經(jīng)濟學(xué)思想過程中產(chǎn)生了重要影響。我主動介紹了自己，并與她開始交談。第一次是在咖啡館，隨后是在倫敦政治經(jīng)濟學(xué)院康諾特大樓（Connaught House）的一間小辦公室，最后是在倫敦馬克思紀念圖書館的一場新書發(fā)布會上。受我在媒體與傳播領(lǐng)域問題的啟發(fā)，拉迪卡·德賽分享了她在新出版的著作《資本主義、冠狀病毒與戰(zhàn)爭：地緣政治經(jīng)濟學(xué)》（2023年，Routledge出版社，目前正在翻譯成中文）中的觀點，以及她對帝國主義、全球化和經(jīng)過幾十年新自由主義后的世界秩序的批判，更進一步地，她表達了她對中國、金磚國家以及最終對政治左翼的期望。如今，這些對話已被整理為一篇對話文章，我希望通過它，《傳播與公眾》（Communication and the Public）的讀者能夠感受到我從拉迪卡·德賽身上所獲得的啟發(fā)。借用《共產(chǎn)黨宣言》中的名言，在這個一切堅固的事物都消融為表面上非物質(zhì)化的傳播的數(shù)字時代，人與人最終不得不以清醒的感知面對現(xiàn)實的生活條件以及他們與他人的關(guān)系。

原文鏈接：https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20570473241278040

Information cues and fear as moderators of the predictors of compliance to Indigenous People of Biafra sit-at-home communication messages among small-scale business operators in South-East Nigeria

——Gever Verlumun Celestine , Okoli Basil Chuka, Felix Olajide Talabi , Ayodeji Boluwatife Aiyesimoju, Joseph Moyinoluwa Talabi, Adebola Adewunmi Aderibigbe, Samson Adedapo Bello, and Oberiri Destiny Apuke

Abstract

Limited literature exists to explain why the masses comply or do not comply with orders from separatist groups. In this study, the researchers used variables from frustration-aggression theory, cognitive dissonance theory, and theory of fear to suggest a model that explains why operators of micro, small and medium enterprises comply with messages from Indigenous People of Biafra. The researchers made use of a descriptive survey research design with a structured questionnaire as the instrument for data collection. A total of 470 participants who were sampled using respondent-driven sampling chain referrals took part in the study. Results from the structural equation model analysis showed that predictors of compliance to Indigenous People of Biafra sit-at-home order among micro, small and medium enterprises operators include perceived injustice, believe in government as well as believe in Biafra agitation. Additional results showed that fear and information cues moderate this relationship. Recommendations are made based on the outcome of the study. The result of this study could inform policies on how to communicate messages aimed at addressing issues that have the potential of fueling separatist agitations.

現(xiàn)有文獻對大眾為何遵從或不遵從分裂主義團體命令的解釋較為有限。在本研究中，研究者運用了挫折-攻擊理論、認知失調(diào)理論以及恐懼理論中的變量，提出了一個模型來解釋微型、小型和中型企業(yè)經(jīng)營者為何會遵從比夫拉土著人民的指令。研究者采用了描述性調(diào)查研究設(shè)計，并使用結(jié)構(gòu)化問卷作為數(shù)據(jù)收集工具。通過受訪者驅(qū)動的鏈式推薦抽樣法，共有470名參與者參與了研究。結(jié)構(gòu)方程模型分析的結(jié)果顯示，影響微型、小型和中型企業(yè)經(jīng)營者遵從比夫拉土著人民“居家令”的預(yù)測因素包括感知的不公正、對政府的信任以及對比夫拉運動的信念。進一步的結(jié)果表明，恐懼和信息提示在這種關(guān)系中起到了調(diào)節(jié)作用。本文基于研究結(jié)果，提出了相關(guān)建議。這項研究的結(jié)果可以為制定政策提供參考，幫助我們了解如何傳播信息，以解決有可能助長分裂主義煽動的問題。

原文鏈接：https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20570473241253628

Investigating social media users’ preferences of content and sourcing during a crisis

—— Heather Riddell

Abstract

Crisis communication is not a linear communication occurrence as users seek out information from multiple sources and contribute their own opinions or frames to the discussion. This study focuses on a user-centered and public-oriented perspective of crisis communication on social media. The study investigated how users received and reacted to crisis communication messages from the media, organizations, and other users. A survey analyzed framed crisis communication consumption and examined source preferences for content and credibility during a crisis. Participants responded to crisis posts, determined overall source credibility, and indicated how they viewed crisis communication from other users. The results of this study indicate a needed shift in the role of media effects and an emphasis on credibility and reliance on organizational messages.

危機傳播并非一種線性傳播現(xiàn)象，因為用戶會從多個來源獲取信息，并在討論中貢獻自己的觀點或框架。本研究從以用戶為中心、面向公眾的角度，探討了社交媒體上的危機傳播。研究調(diào)查了用戶如何接收和回應(yīng)來自媒體、組織和其他用戶的危機傳播信息。通過調(diào)查分析了用戶對危機傳播信息的框架化消費，并考察了在危機期間用戶對內(nèi)容和可信度的來源偏好。參與者對危機相關(guān)的帖子作出回應(yīng)，評估整體來源的可信度，并說明他們?nèi)绾慰创渌脩舻奈C傳播。研究結(jié)果表明，媒體效應(yīng)的作用需要調(diào)整，強調(diào)組織信息的可信度和依賴性。

原文鏈接：https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20570473241254175

Relationship between the type of media consumption and political trust in the European Union: Evidence from the 94th Eurobarometer 2020/2021 Survey

—— Ildar Daminov

Abstract

This article analyzes the relationship between the consumption of different types of media and political trust, while also additionally contributing to discussions in several sub-branches of agenda-setting theories. To test the hypotheses, this article runs several linear regression models at the European Union, regional, and national levels. The European Union–level analysis is based on the 94th Eurobarometer survey data of 2020/2021. It is then further complemented with some country-level comparisons. The regression models account for various socio-economic and socio-political confounding factors. The results of the analysis demonstrate that there is a significant positive relationship between press consumption and political trust. As for social media, their negative effect is visible and consistent only when they are designated as the respondent’s main source of information. Other media types do not demonstrate a visible and statistically significant effect. This article’s findings, also through the country-level comparisons, provide new research avenues not only for quantitative research as well as for comparative case studies of individual European Union Member States.

本文分析了不同類型媒體消費與政治信任之間的關(guān)系，并為議程設(shè)置理論的多個分支討論做出了貢獻。為檢驗假設(shè)，本文在歐盟、地區(qū)和國家層面運行了多項線性回歸模型。歐盟層面的分析基于2020/2021年的第94次歐洲晴雨表調(diào)查數(shù)據(jù)，并通過一些國家層面的比較進一步補充。回歸模型考慮了各種社會經(jīng)濟和社會政治的混雜因素。分析結(jié)果顯示，新聞媒體的消費與政治信任之間存在顯著的正相關(guān)關(guān)系。至于社交媒體，只有當它們被指定為受訪者的主要信息來源時，才表現(xiàn)出顯著且持續(xù)的負面影響。其他媒體類型則未顯示出明顯且具有統(tǒng)計意義的影響。本文的研究發(fā)現(xiàn)，通過國家層面的比較，不僅為定量研究提供了新思路，也為對歐盟各成員國的個案比較研究提供了新的研究方向。

原文鏈接：https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20570473241256484

Interactive cue matters: The moderation role of situational factors in the effects of user comments on news sharing

——Nicky Chang Bi , Ruonan Zhang, and Peiqin Chen

Abstract

Communicators often find it challenging to prioritize the public and manage their comments during risk communication. This study explored the effects of comments as interactivity cues on news diffusion while considering situational factors under the framework of the Situational Theory of Problem Solving in the context of the US-China trade conflict. For this purpose, the researchers conducted an experiment to investigate the effects of interactivity cues and public segmentations on news sharing. The findings suggest that comments elicit different news-sharing behaviors among different segments of the public. The aware public shares more news than the activists/active public who are more likely to share when exposed to news posts with disabled comments than those with enabled comments. The results regarding the different segments of the public suggest the absence of the latent public in hot issues. Furthermore, the results suggest that message attributes have a limited effect on individuals’ information-processing behavior unless considering situational factors. The theoretical contributions and practical implications for communicators are further discussed.

傳播者在風(fēng)險溝通中常常面臨如何優(yōu)先考慮公眾并管理其評論的挑戰(zhàn)。本研究探討了評論作為互動提示對新聞傳播的影響，并結(jié)合情境理論框架下的問題解決理論，考察了在美中貿(mào)易沖突背景下的情境因素。為此，研究人員通過實驗研究互動提示和公眾分層對新聞分享的影響。研究結(jié)果表明，不同公眾群體在面對評論時會表現(xiàn)出不同的新聞分享行為。知情公眾分享的新聞比活躍公眾更多，而活躍公眾在看到評論被禁用的新聞帖子時，比看到評論啟用的帖子時更有可能分享新聞。關(guān)于不同公眾群體的結(jié)果表明，在熱點問題中，潛在公眾的缺席。此外，研究還發(fā)現(xiàn)，除非考慮情境因素，消息屬性對個體信息處理行為的影響有限。本文進一步討論了該研究的理論貢獻及其對傳播者的實際意義。

原文鏈接：https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20570473241256987

Multimodality and appraisal choices in Nigerian coronavirus-related WhatsApp memes

——Oluwabunmi O Oyebode and Foluke Olayinka Unuabonah

Abstract

This article explores coronavirus-related internet memes in the Nigerian WhatsApp space, to examine how multimodal elements are used for evaluation and intersubjective positioning. The theory utilises Kress and van Leeuwen’s visual grammar and Martin and White’s appraisal theory. The data, which comprise 147 purposively selected internet memes, were analysed qualitatively. The findings indicate that the meme producers employ verbal and non-verbal elements that show negative affect, judgement and appreciation of things. Using multimodal concepts, the represented participants are able to engage with the public through resources of disclaimers, entertainment, pronouncement and attribution. The study concludes that meme producers engage their addressees through appraisal resources to achieve their communicative goals of complaining about the negative effects of the pandemic on the people, evaluating the behaviour of different agents during the pandemic as well as providing support for people.

本文探討了尼日利亞WhatsApp平臺上與冠狀病毒相關(guān)的互聯(lián)網(wǎng)迷因，旨在考察多模態(tài)元素如何用于評價和主體間的立場表達。理論框架運用了Kress和van Leeuwen的視覺語法以及Martin和White的評價理論。研究數(shù)據(jù)包含147個有目的性選擇的互聯(lián)網(wǎng)迷因，采用定性分析方法。研究結(jié)果表明，迷因創(chuàng)作者使用了展示負面情感、判斷和事物評價的語言和非語言元素。通過多模態(tài)概念，被表現(xiàn)的參與者能夠通過免責(zé)聲明、娛樂、聲明和歸因等資源與公眾互動。研究總結(jié)指出，迷因創(chuàng)作者通過評價資源與受眾互動，以實現(xiàn)其表達對疫情負面影響的不滿、評估不同主體在疫情中的行為，以及為人們提供支持的傳播目標。

原文鏈接：https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20570473241264334

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