Date of Award
1-1-2022
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Communication Studies
Department
Communication Studies
First Advisor
Renee Hobbs
Abstract
This paper seeks to explore the way that Instagram can be an active learning platform for the political landscape. By surveying URI students this study looks at the various ways that students use Instagram for politics, their attitudes towards the platform as a political source, and their general interest in politics. The survey showed that those who have a higher interest in politics use various sources. The survey also showed that those who have a positive perception of Instagram as a political source do not use various other sources. This study serves as an extremely valuable launching point for additional research on the effects of Instagram as a platform and source for politics.
Recommended Citation
Olearnick, Sarah, "An Exploration of Instagram as an Active Learning Tool for Gaining New Political Knowledge" (2022). Open Access Master's Theses. Paper 2289.
https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/theses/2289
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