ASSOC. PROF. DR. GİZEM MELEK’S RESEARCH ARTICLE HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION QUARTERLY

We are delighted to announce the publication of a research article in the esteemed journal of Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, authored by Associate Professor Dr. Gizem Melek. This significant achievement is a direct result of Dr. Melek’s dedicated efforts and her role as the Principal Investigator in a TÜBİTAK research project.

Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly is widely recognized as a leading, peer-reviewed journal within our academic field, known for its rigorous standards and influential contributions to scholarship. Dr. Melek’s article addresses the cognitive effects of media on public opinion, employing a sophisticated network analysis model in agenda-setting theory.

The study’s findings shed light on the limited impact of mainstream media on the cognitive maps of the public within polarized media systems and competitive authoritarian regimes. Specifically, the research reveals that the media’s influence is predominantly observed among individuals who support the government, whereas its effect on the cognitive maps of individuals aligned with the opposition is deemed insignificant.

We encourage interested readers to explore Dr. Melek’s article by accessing the following imprint and link:

Melek, G. (2023). Examining the Role of Political Party Predispositions and Polarized Media on Network Agenda Setting: The Case of Syrian Refugees in Türkiye. Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/10776990231211796