Communication Studies
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Ideas, Transforming Communication Practices
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interpersonal Communication Dynamics:
This area examines the nuances of communication in one-on-one interactions, including identity management, relationship maintenance, and emotional expression. - Crisis Communication and Resilience:
The journal frequently addresses how communication strategies are developed and employed during crises, highlighting the role of communication in fostering resilience among individuals and communities. - Media and Society:
A critical examination of how media influences public perception, political discourse, and social movements, focusing on the interplay between media representations and societal outcomes. - Cultural and Racial Identity:
Exploration of how communication practices shape and reflect racial and cultural identities, including issues of stigma, representation, and intersectionality. - Health Communication:
Research in this scope investigates the strategies used in health-related messaging, including public health campaigns, patient-provider interactions, and stigma management surrounding health issues. - Digital Communication and Technology:
This area explores the impact of digital technologies on communication practices, including social media dynamics, virtual interactions, and the implications for social relationships. - Qualitative and Quantitative Methodologies:
The journal employs diverse research methodologies, integrating both qualitative and quantitative approaches to provide comprehensive insights into communication phenomena.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectionality in Communication:
There is an increasing focus on how various social identities intersect and influence communication practices, particularly in discussions of race, gender, and sexuality. - Crisis and Health Communication:
Research on how communication strategies are employed during health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, is trending. This includes studies on misinformation, public health messaging, and community resilience. - Digital and Social Media Engagement:
Emerging studies are exploring the dynamics of communication on digital platforms, including social media activism, online community building, and the impact of algorithms on public discourse. - Participatory and Community-based Approaches:
There is a growing trend towards participatory research methods that engage communities in the research process, reflecting a shift towards more inclusive and collaborative communication practices. - Environmental Communication:
Scholarly attention to how communication shapes public understanding and action around environmental issues is increasing, particularly in the context of climate change and sustainability.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Rhetorical Analysis:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers focused exclusively on traditional rhetorical analysis, possibly due to a shift towards more interdisciplinary approaches that incorporate contemporary social issues. - Static Media Effects Studies:
Research focusing solely on the effects of media in a linear manner has declined, as scholars increasingly adopt more complex models that consider interactive and participatory media environments. - Individualistic Communication Models:
The focus on individualistic models of communication is waning as there is a growing recognition of the importance of relational and contextual factors in understanding communication practices. - Overly Theoretical Frameworks without Empirical Basis:
There seems to be a decrease in papers that rely heavily on abstract theoretical frameworks without empirical validation, as there is a trend towards more practical and applied research.
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