Information-Seeking Behaviors in the COVID-19 Crisis in Turkey DOI
Ebru Güzeloğlu, Elif Üstündağlı Erten, Asuman Özgür Keysan

et al.

Advances in multimedia and interactive technologies book series, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 245 - 272

Published: Dec. 18, 2023

In this study, information-seeking behavior during the initial quarantine period of COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey is examined, and predictors are analyzed through synthesis Information Repertoire Protection Motivation Theory approaches. Based on data collected from 2283 participants representing Turkey, study reveals changing impact need based information types, sources, protection motivation components according to channels which sought. The results demonstrate that, addition importance need, perceived severity, response efficacy, susceptibility motivate seeking. Furthermore, perceptions competence social environment seeking, highlighting role context underline for policies strengthen effectiveness official actors providing line with search dynamics disaster communication design messages that sensitive context.

Language: Английский

Social Media and Crisis Communication: A Narrative Literature Review of Public Engagement and Policy Implications DOI

Hagar Yehia Abd Elfattah

Sinergi International Journal of Communication Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2(3), P. 167 - 179

Published: Aug. 31, 2024

Social media has become a vital component in crisis communication, particularly during global emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This narrative review investigates how social platforms are utilized by formal and informal actors to disseminate crisis-related information, shape public perception, influence behavioral responses. Using systematic literature approach, scholarly articles were sourced from databases including Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, focusing on studies 2010 2024 that explore digital communication health, natural disasters, political crises. The finds governmental health institutions use broadcast real-time updates counter misinformation. Informal communicators, influencers citizen journalists, play significant role extending message reach, though not without challenges related accuracy. Factors like literacy trust emerge key determinants effectiveness. Strategies clear messaging, visual aids, engagement, culturally contextualized content identified successful practices. highlights critical need for education-driven interventions collaborative frameworks enhance understanding institutional legitimacy. It concludes adaptive, data-driven strategies tailored audience behavior systemic contexts essential effective age.

Language: Английский

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Information-Seeking Behaviors in the COVID-19 Crisis in Turkey DOI
Ebru Güzeloğlu, Elif Üstündağlı Erten, Asuman Özgür Keysan

et al.

Advances in multimedia and interactive technologies book series, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 245 - 272

Published: Dec. 18, 2023

In this study, information-seeking behavior during the initial quarantine period of COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey is examined, and predictors are analyzed through synthesis Information Repertoire Protection Motivation Theory approaches. Based on data collected from 2283 participants representing Turkey, study reveals changing impact need based information types, sources, protection motivation components according to channels which sought. The results demonstrate that, addition importance need, perceived severity, response efficacy, susceptibility motivate seeking. Furthermore, perceptions competence social environment seeking, highlighting role context underline for policies strengthen effectiveness official actors providing line with search dynamics disaster communication design messages that sensitive context.

Language: Английский

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