SCM Studies in Communication and Media

doi:10.5771/2192-4007-2026-2

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SCM is the Open Access Journal of the German Communication Association (DGPuK) and Affiliate Journal of the International Communication Association (ICA).

The journal represents all areas of communication studies and the entire spectrum of theoretical and methodological approaches. The journal is published four times a year at the end of each quarter.

For additional information on the editorial board, the publication and author guidelines, or the peer review process of SCM please go to www.scm.nomos.de

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ISSN-Print: 2192-4007
ISSN-Online: 2192-4007
Publisher: Nomos, Baden-Baden
Language: Deutsch
Product Type: Journal

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Volume 15 (2026), Issue 2

The E-Journal published by the German Communication Association (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft, DGPuK e.V.) aims to present a full range of studies in communications and media on a high level of quality....

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The public AI discourse is shaped by visions and interpretations that influence how this emerging technology is perceived, assessed, developed and applied in society. Generating acceptance for a particular vision has thus become a central objective...

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Social media plays a central role in adolescents’ lives, suggesting powerful direct and indirect influences on their social norms and behaviors. This study examines these influences by applying the influence of presumed media influence (IPMI)...

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The discrepancy between (regional) media coverage of criminal activity and official crime statistics, particularly concerning the portrayal of immigrant offenders, is widely acknowledged. The media’s framing of crime and the corresponding...

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Social media platforms play a central role in shaping public opinion on political and societal issues. Users are constantly exposed to a mix of algorithmically and socially filtered content, which can influence how they perceive new topics and form...

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Self-effects in communication research refer to effects of opinion expressions on the senders themselves. Despite growing empirical support for self-effects, moderators and mediators of these self-effects are barely researched. The article outlines...

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SCM Studies in Communication and Media

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SCM Studies in Communication and Media

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Who dominates the discourse on text-generative artificial intelligence? The presence of performative, epistemic and evaluating experts in German newspaper coverage of an emerging technology

The influence of presumed social media influence: A longitudinal analysis of social media influence on adolescents’ physical activity

Framing criminals in German regional newspapers: Does the perpetrator’s origin matter?

Social influence on social media. How majority and in-/outgroup opinions on personal newsfeeds impact opinion formation on new issues

Self-effects of (perceived) public vs. private opinion expression, elaboration, and composition