SCM Studies in Communication and Media

Many phenomena relevant to communication studies occur at the group level, yet methodological options for collecting data from groups as analytical units are limited. This contribution proposes the idea of a comprehensive, standardized, online group...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a public debate briefly emerged in 2021 regarding the release of coronavirus vaccine patents. The call for such a measure came from the Global South, which was undersupplied with vaccines: A temporary suspension of...

With the intensifying discourse on climate change and the unfolding climate crisis, more and more social media influencers are addressing sustainability. These “greenfluencers” combine entertainment and lifestyle content with environmental...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, journalists were heavily reliant on contributions from scientific experts. Despite the often productive collaboration between scientists and journalists, journalistic practices are largely at odds with scientific...

Nowadays, social media is highly relevant for community building, social exchange and social self-description. In them, knowledge relations and knowledge policies are formed that influence the construction of reality. Here, Telegram plays a crucial...

In the era of COVID-19 and the Ukraine war, the proliferation of misinformation on social media raises concerns for both individuals and society. This study delves into its reception and effects on attitudes, with a focus on individual verification...