Volume 71 (2023), Edition 1-2

For some time now, the class society has been a talking point in the social sciences. Historically, social structure analyses were dominated by theories of individualization, differentiation and deproletarianization as a result of modernization....

So-called Social Media Influencers (SMI) are increasingly common participants in political discourse. Due to their close relationship with their followers and their horizontal style of communication, these personalities are often characterised as a...

Diversity is a key norm for media regulation and shapes the debate around public service media’s (PSM) mandate. Media diversity is considered a normative condition for the free formation of opinion, a critical marker of PSMs democratic functions....

According to the World Health Organization, one of the most important measures to prevent suicidal behavior is a responsible media coverage of suicidality. This recommendation is based on findings regarding possible media effects, which can...

Generally, most of what is broadcast on the radio is music. Moreover, music is the main reason for many listeners to turn on the radio in the first place, but more and more listeners are turning away from traditional radio and now turn to various...

Data donations represent a user-centered approach to data collection where researchers ask EU participants to exercise their right of access (GDPR) vis-à-vis intermediaries and to donate the digital trace data they receive to academic research....