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RESEARCH PRODUCT
Crises and Social Media: A Metastudy on Pertinent Research and Practice
Katharina GötschKarin RainerVerena Grubmüller-régentIrmgard Wetzsteinsubject
Value (ethics)Social Psychologylcsh:T58.5-58.64business.industrylcsh:Information technologyCommunicationsocial mediametastudyPublic relationscrisesHuman-Computer InteractionPolitical scienceSocial mediaUse caseResearch questionsSocial sciencebusinesscrisis communicationDisciplineCrisis communicationdescription
Aiming to structure the academic debate and to demonstrate practical use cases of social media in crisis communication, we present in this metastudy the disciplinary embedment, topical foci, challenges, and research gaps in the literature and application of social media in crisis communication. In particular, our research questions address the characteristics and features of the academic discourse and examine the role of grant givers in steering research foci, as well as the value of research outcomes for crisis communication practice. Therefore, we analyze pertinent academic articles and research projects from the past decade and provide an excursus on the actors and social media communication channels that are used during emergencies and crises. We conclude by highlighting research gaps and practical challenges. peerReviewed
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-30 | Human Technology |