Journal of Public Relations Research
Scope & Guideline
Unraveling trends and challenges in the public sphere.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Public Relations Theory and Practice:
The journal explores foundational and emerging theories in public relations, examining how they apply to real-world practices and contribute to the field's evolution. - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Advocacy:
A significant focus is on CSR initiatives and corporate social advocacy, evaluating their impact on employee engagement, public perception, and organizational reputation. - Internal Communication Dynamics:
The research often investigates internal communication strategies, emphasizing their role in fostering employee engagement, trust, and organizational culture. - Ethics and Social Justice:
The journal addresses ethical considerations in public relations, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and how these principles guide communication practices. - Technological Impacts on Public Relations:
With the rise of digital media, the journal examines the influence of technology, including social media and artificial intelligence, on public relations strategies and stakeholder engagement. - Crisis Communication and Management:
It also focuses on crisis communication, investigating strategies organizations use to manage crises and maintain relationships with stakeholders during challenging times.
Trending and Emerging
- Artificial Intelligence in Public Relations:
Recent publications have begun to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and public relations, analyzing how AI tools can enhance communication strategies and stakeholder engagement. - Employee Engagement and Internal Advocacy:
There is a growing emphasis on employee engagement, particularly in relation to corporate social responsibility and internal advocacy, showcasing the importance of employees as brand ambassadors. - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives:
Research on DEI initiatives is increasingly prevalent, reflecting a broader societal push for equitable practices in organizations and the role of public relations in promoting these values. - Crisis Communication in Digital Contexts:
The journal is focusing more on crisis communication strategies tailored for digital platforms, particularly in response to global challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. - Social Media Dynamics and Public Perception:
Emerging themes include the role of social media in shaping public perception and engagement, indicating a shift towards understanding the complexities of digital interactions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Media Relations:
Research and discussions surrounding traditional media relations seem to be declining, as the focus shifts towards digital and social media strategies in public relations. - Generic Crisis Response Models:
There is a noticeable decrease in studies that solely rely on generic crisis response models, as more nuanced and context-specific approaches are gaining traction. - Static Organizational Structures:
The exploration of static organizational structures in public relations practice is waning, with increasing emphasis on dynamic and fluid organizational relationships and networks. - Individualistic Leadership Models:
Research centered around individualistic leadership models is less prominent, indicating a shift towards collective and inclusive leadership approaches in public relations. - Conventional Stakeholder Analysis:
There appears to be a reduced focus on conventional stakeholder analysis methods, as scholars seek more integrated and participatory approaches to stakeholder engagement.
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