The political polarization and the media: how communication theories explain the creation of extreme opinions in Galicia
Authorship
A.L.I.
Bachelor of Journalism
A.L.I.
Bachelor of Journalism
Defense date
09.12.2024 10:00
09.12.2024 10:00
Summary
Political polarization in Spain is a phenomenon of notable growth in recent years. In view of this progressive distancing between the ideological positions of the population, this study aims to analyze the role played by the media in this event. For this purpose, the method used is based, firstly, on the review of different communication theories; and, secondly, on the study of the answers obtained from a questionnaire whose purpose is to know the information consumption behavior of individuals. In this research a methodological triangulation has been used, since the data obtained from the questionnaire have been analyzed, basing them on the theories of cognitive dissonance, the spiral of silence, Agenda-Setting and framing. The results show that media activity and consumption behavior influence people's political opinions, in accordance with the theories reviewed.
Political polarization in Spain is a phenomenon of notable growth in recent years. In view of this progressive distancing between the ideological positions of the population, this study aims to analyze the role played by the media in this event. For this purpose, the method used is based, firstly, on the review of different communication theories; and, secondly, on the study of the answers obtained from a questionnaire whose purpose is to know the information consumption behavior of individuals. In this research a methodological triangulation has been used, since the data obtained from the questionnaire have been analyzed, basing them on the theories of cognitive dissonance, the spiral of silence, Agenda-Setting and framing. The results show that media activity and consumption behavior influence people's political opinions, in accordance with the theories reviewed.
Direction
REDONDO NEIRA, FERNANDO (Tutorships)
REDONDO NEIRA, FERNANDO (Tutorships)
Court
VIZOSO GARCIA, ANGEL ANTONIO (Chairman)
Vázquez Herrero, Jorge (Secretary)
REDONDO NEIRA, FERNANDO (Member)
VIZOSO GARCIA, ANGEL ANTONIO (Chairman)
Vázquez Herrero, Jorge (Secretary)
REDONDO NEIRA, FERNANDO (Member)